Creative/Expressive Arts Therapist

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina seeks a Professional Services/Creative Therapy provider responsible for assessments and treatment of individuals with intellectual disabilities at the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center. The role requires a degree in relevant fields and offers a salary range indicative of the profession's complexity and requirements.

Benefits

Health insurance options

Standard and supplemental retirement plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Training in creative arts therapy and treatment planning.
• Ability to collaborate with professionals in therapeutic settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop interventions for skill development.
• Provide clinical treatment in individual and group settings.
• Document progress and present evaluative reports to interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Management Preference

Communication

Adaptability to Needs

Therapeutic Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music therapy

Bachelor’s degree in music or music education with equivalency in music therapy

Bachelor’s degree in creative/expressive arts

Job description

Description of Work

This position will be responsible for completing assessments on individuals referred to Creative Therapy, identifying needs, developing interventions for skill development, documentation of progress, and providing clinical treatment in both individual and group forums. Staff work on interdisciplinary teams and presents evaluative reports to the teams with respect to therapeutic creative / expressive arts techniques and principles.

This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

This is a repost of position 60048788. All previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

Salary Grade MH08: Recruitment Range $41,857.00 - 62,786.00

Position 60048788- Professional Services/Creative Therapy - 1st shift (8:00 am - 5:00 pm), Monday - Friday w/ some evenings.

About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center:

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, & functional abilities.

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte, home of the Carolina Panthers and the City of Asheville, home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn. Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County. We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James. Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family. Make a living. Make a difference. Make this home.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following.

Management Preference

Training in/experience in working with people with IDD.

Treatment design and documentation.

Ability to adapt approach/intervention relative to resident need.

Ability to communicate with other professionals and paraprofessionals regarding treatment of individuals and the use of the creative arts in therapy.

Knowledge of education principles to employ with paraprofessional staff.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Bachelor’s degree in music therapy which includes a six month internship from an appropriately accredited institution;

or

Bachelor’s degree in music or music education with an equivalency in music therapy which includes a six month internship from an appropriately accredited institution;

or

Bachelor’s degree in one of the creative/expressive arts areas (art, dance, drama, music) from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in all phases of therapeutic programming; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Administering the class: if the creative/expressive arts degree program has a therapeutic equivalency or emphasis, the experience requirements will be waived.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
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ABOUT NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS):

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and, in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.

For more information about the NC Department of Health and Human Services, please visitNC DHHS: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

For more information about compensation and benefits, please visitNC OSHR: Benefits.