Expressive Arts Therapist - Early Intervention

North Suffolk Community Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Remission (Worksite)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

North Suffolk Community Services seeks an Expressive Arts Therapist – Service Coordinator to join the Harbor Area Early Childhood Services team in the Boston area. You will deliver developmental and family support services in clients’ homes, programs, or community settings.

The role uses expressive therapy and trauma-informed approaches within a multidisciplinary team to support infants and toddlers from birth to three with developmental delays or risk factors.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Expressive Therapy is required.
• LMHC eligibility preferred.
• Experience in Infancy/Early Childhood and Special Education preferred.
• Spanish bilingual a plus (indicate language skills in application).
• Driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle needed for off-site services.

Responsibilities

• Provide EI screening/intake, evaluation and assessment.
• Provide direct child development and family support / case management.
• Develop and implement IFSP and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with families and EI team to identify needs and resources.
• Provide education, advocacy and support on child and parenting issues.
• Refer for specialized therapies and coordinate with providers.
• Coordinate intervention services with medical and health providers.
• Develop transition plans for child and family clients.

Skills

LMHC eligible

Driver’s license

Spanish bilingual

Early Intervention certification (DPH)

Education

Master’s degree in Expressive Therapy

Job description

Job Description

North Suffolk is looking for Expressive Arts Therapists to join our Early Intervention Team! Harbor Area Early Childhood Services is a passionate team devoted to supporting children from birth to three years through a strength-based and family-centered approach. Early Intervention Services are provided to infants and toddlers presenting with developmental delay or are at risk for developmental delays due to environmental, medical and/or biological factors.

As an Expressive Arts Therapist – Service Coordinator, you will be part of a professional multi-disciplinary team that uses developmental and expressive therapy, along with trauma informed intervention strategies, to provide services in clients’ home, program, or other community settings.

Master’s Level Service Coordinator salaries start at $67,500 with additional differentials available for needed language skills and specialized certifications.

What You’ll Do

• Provide EI screening/intake, evaluation and assessment.
• Provide direct child developmental and family support / case management.
• Participate in the development of IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan), and in the ongoing execution, review and evaluation of the plan.
• Collaborate with client families and the EI team in identifying concerns, priorities and resources.
• Provide education, advocacy, and support on child & parenting issues and community resources to client families.
• Refer for discrete/specialized child therapies and refer to other case management and counseling services when appropriate.
• Coordinate intervention services with medical, state, and health providers.
• Assist in developing a transition plan for child and family client.

What You’ll Need

• Education:
  • Master’s degree in Expressive Therapy required.
• Licensure:
  • LMHC eligible preferred
• Experience:
  • Experience in Infancy/Early Childhood and Special Education preferred.
• Skills:
  • Either be or become Early Intervention certified with DPH.
  • Driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle needed in order to provide off-site services.
  • Spanish bilingual a plus (please indicate language skills in application).

Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits

• Paid Time Off Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Access to Credit Union Banking
• Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
• North Suffolk is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Comprehensive Training Program
• Internal Advancement Opportunities