Creative/Expressive Arts Therapist (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center)

Arts In Wilmington; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 43,477 - 65,216; Full time

Job summary

Arts In Wilmington is hiring a Creative/Expressive Arts Therapist at the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, NC. This full-time position involves assessing individuals requiring creative therapy and developing effective interventions. The therapist will document progress and provide clinical treatment in both individual and group settings.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in music therapy or a related field and experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music therapy or equivalent with a six month internship.
• Two years of experience in therapeutic programming if no direct music therapy degree.
• Ability to document treatment designs and progress.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments on referred individuals.
• Develop interventions for skill development.
• Provide clinical treatment in individual and group formats.

Skills

Training in/experience in working with people with IDD

Ability to communicate with professionals

Ability to adapt approach/intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music therapy

Bachelor’s degree in creative/expressive arts

Job description

## Creative/Expressive Arts Therapist (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center)Applylocations: Burke County, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: JR-106522**Agency**Dept of Health and Human Services**Division**J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center**Job Classification Title**Creative/Expressive Arts Therapist (S)**Position Number****Grade**MH08**About Us**The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.**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.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**As of 2/1/26, thee new salary range is:**Salary Range: $43,477.00 - $65,216.00***Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.**The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs* )/*Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:** *Training in/experience in working with people with IDD.** *Treatment design and documentation.** *Knowledge of education principles to employ with paraprofessional staff** *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.***This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And *Must* Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.****We will be recruiting for multiple positions with this post. Your application will be considered for all noted open positions.****Area: Professional Services/Creative Therapy****Shift Hours: - 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.## **Supplemental Contact Information:**## The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.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.DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.*Application Process* **Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.** *Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.** Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.* Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.* If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.* Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.* Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.* For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.*Degree/College Credit Verification*Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. *Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.**Veteran’s and National Guard Preference** Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.* Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.* Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.*ADA Accommodations*Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.## **CONTACT INFORMATION:**If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]. ***Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.*****Minimum Education and Experience**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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.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.