Part-Time Creative Arts Therapist (PALS)

YWCA Union County; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

YWCA Union County is seeking a Creative Arts Therapist to provide individual, group, and family creative arts therapies within the PALS program. The role includes intake, assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with shelter staff to meet the needs of children and families.

Evening/weekend availability and a flexible schedule are required. The position requires a Master's in creative art therapy, ATR-BC or eligibility, and prior counseling experience; Spanish bilingual skills are a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in creative art therapy or equivalent.
• Must be Board Certified (ATR-BC) or eligible.
• Must have prior counseling and/or clinical experience.
• Experience with children, domestic violence, and/or trauma survivors strongly preferred.
• Bilingual/bicultural a substantive plus.
• Excellent verbal, written, and public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Maintain flexibility in schedule to meet client needs.
• Be available for some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments with each child.
• Assist in administering psychological tests to children enrolling in the PALS program.
• Create individualized treatment plan for each child.
• Work cooperatively with PALS staff (case manager, counselor).
• Provide individual, group and family creative arts therapies.
• Ensure age-appropriate safety planning is integrated into sessions.
• Educate parents about dynamics of domestic violence and effects on children.
• Attend staff meetings and training.
• Submit client records and reports timely and professionally.
• Coordinate services with other YWCA programs.
• Represent agency in external/internal committees.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Counseling experience

Verbal & written communication

Public speaking

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in creative art therapy

Board Certified (ATR-BC) or eligible

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

YWCA Union County is seeking a Creative Arts Therapist to provide individual, group, and family creative arts therapies within the PALS program. The role includes intake, assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with shelter staff to meet the needs of children and families.

Evening/weekend availability and a flexible schedule are required. The position requires a Master's in creative art therapy, ATR-BC or eligibility, and prior counseling experience; Spanish bilingual skills are a