Impactful Creative Arts Therapist for Developmental Care

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

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.