Expressive Arts Therapist - Early Intervention & Community Impact

North Suffolk Community Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employer Paid Life Insurance

PSLF eligibility

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

North Suffolk Community Services is seeking an Expressive Arts Therapist for our Early Intervention program in East Boston, MA. The role involves delivering developmental and expressive therapies in home, program, or community settings to infants and toddlers with delays or at risk factors.

Master’s degree in Expressive Therapy is required; LMHC eligibility preferred. Candidates with EI experience and DPH certification or willingness to obtain are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Expressive Therapy required.
• LMHC eligible preferred.
• Experience in Infancy/Early Childhood and Special Education preferred.
• Either be or become Early Intervention certified with DPH.

Responsibilities

• Provide EI screening/intake, evaluation and assessment.
• Provide direct child developmental and family support / case management.
• Develop IFSP and monitor its 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.

Skills

Spanish bilingual

Driver's license

Education

Master’s degree in Expressive Therapy

Job description

North Suffolk Community Services is seeking an Expressive Arts Therapist for our Early Intervention program in East Boston, MA. The role involves delivering developmental and expressive therapies in home, program, or community settings to infants and toddlers with delays or at risk factors.

Master’s degree in Expressive Therapy is required; LMHC eligibility preferred. Candidates with EI experience and DPH certification or willingness to obtain are encouraged to apply.