Creative Arts Therapist- LCAT

Counseling In Schools; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 25+ days

Health insurance

Transit benefits

401(k)

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Counseling In Schools (CIS) is seeking a full-time Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT, ATR) to deliver art-based therapy in elementary and middle schools, supporting students during the school day and in afterschool programs with SEL activities and crisis intervention.

The role includes supervising 1–2 art therapy interns on site and coordinating with the Program Director to ensure high-quality service within the NYC school calendar schedule.

Qualifications

• Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) credentialed
• ATR license where applicable
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and multitask in a school setting

Responsibilities

• Serve as mental health support within the school community
• Coordinate and delegate intern responsibilities
• Complete CIS and DYCD documentation
• Provide supervision to art therapy interns on site
• Deliver direct services during school hours and afterschool programs
• Report to Site Director on daily operations and intern status
• Attend trainings and clinical supervision sessions

Skills

LCAT

ATR

Supervisory experience

Positive leadership skills

Effective time management

Strong written and oral communication

Bilingual in Spanish

Job description

Counseling In Schools (CIS) is a dynamic community-based organization founded in 1986 with a mission to promote the emotional and social growth of children so that they can thrive in school and succeed in life. For nearly 40 years, Counseling In Schools has created and fostered relationships with local schools, homeless shelters, and communities to enable New York City’s children to thrive – academically, socially, and emotionally. Our expert team includes licensed mental health and youth development professionals who fully integrate into the community, providing programs that equip children, families, teachers, and administrators with the right tools for preventing and coping with the challenges they face. We envision and work toward a bright future, full of possibilities, where each child can flourish and reach their full potential.

Counseling In Schools is currently seeking full time Licensed Creative Arts Therapist to work in elementary and middle school school-day through afterschool programs. This role will encompass providing creative arts therapy to students during the school day and facilitate daily enrichment in afterschool groups including offer creative arts afterschool programming, developing afterschool SEL projects, and offer counseling via individual, group and family sessions, and crisis intervention during the school day to students. Additional responsibilities will include supervising 1-2 art therapy interns also on site.

Reports To: Program Director

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as mental health support within school community
• Coordination and delegation of intern responsibilities
• CIS and DYCD documentation
• Facilitation of scheduled individual supervision of interns
• Direct service provisionboth during school day and afterschool
• Reports to Site Director on day to day operation of the program including any relevant intern information.
• Attend regular meetings, clinical supervision with LCAT Supervisor and trainings within CIS.

Qualіfіcаtiоns:

Required:

• LCAT, ATR
• Supervisory experience
• Positive leadership skills
• Effective time management
• Strong written and oral communication
• Program schedule operates 10-6 pm, Monday-Friday; this position follows the NYC Public Schools calendar including Summer Rising Program

Preferred:

• Experience in school-based programs (multiple location in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Jamaica, Queens)
• Experience in afterschool programming
• Ability to provide engaging art based recreation and SEL large group activities
• Experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Experience working with interns a plus
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Benefits & Paid Time Off

• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  25 plus days of PTO plus paid holidays which allows you to recharge and return to work refreshed and motivated. Program schedule follows the NYC Public Schools calendar including Summer Rising Programs
• Health Care Coverage:
  We understand the importance of your health and well-being. As part of our commitment, we provide a fully company-sponsored plan as well as other options for comprehensive healthcare coverage that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, ensuring that you and your family have access to quality healthcare when needed.
• Transit Check Program:
  To make your daily commute more convenient and cost-effective, we provide a transit check program that allows you to cover transportation expenses using pre-tax dollars. This benefit contributes to a greener and more efficient commute.
• 401(k) Plan:
  Planning for your future is essential. Our 401(k) plan enables you to save for retirement while, ensuring financial security in your later years.
• Referral Bonuses: We all have friends in our field of work. Refer a friend or colleague to work at CIS and receive a bonus once they join our team!

**Benefits are subject to change.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $65-70K; commensurate with experience and bilingual proficiency