Lead Creative Arts Therapist & Program Supervisor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, seeks a Supervisory Creative Arts Therapist to lead the Recreation/Creative Arts Therapy Service.

Dual administrative and clinical duties include staff supervision, strategic planning, and fiscal management within a complex healthcare environment. The position requires extensive credentials in art, dance/movement, drama, or music therapy, board certification, and a strong track record in supervisory practice.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising diverse clinical staff and managing workloads.
• Ability to implement evidence-based practices in a clinical setting.
• Strong understanding of fiscal management and program administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative oversight for the Recreation/Creative Arts Therapy Service.
• Supervise and develop staff, maintain caseloads, and ensure clinical quality and compliance.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to advance patient care.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Master's degree in Creative Arts Therapy

Board certification eligibility or ATR/MT-BC

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, seeks a Supervisory Creative Arts Therapist to lead the Recreation/Creative Arts Therapy Service.

Dual administrative and clinical duties include staff supervision, strategic planning, and fiscal management within a complex healthcare environment. The position requires extensive credentials in art, dance/movement, drama, or music therapy, board certification, and a strong track record in supervisory practice.