Part Time Dance/Movement Therapist

American Dance Therapy Association; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

American Dance Therapy Association in Philadelphia seeks a Part-time Creative Arts Therapist (CAT) to provide weekend coverage. The anticipated schedule is 20-24 hours per week, with flexibility based on program needs.

CAT is responsible for providing and coordinating creative arts and/or wellness-based therapeutic services for individuals experiencing addiction and mental health challenges. The Creative Arts Therapist facilitates evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions that promote

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate creative arts and wellness-based therapeutic services for individuals experiencing addiction and mental health challenges.
• Utilize specialized creative arts modalities (e.g., art therapy, dance/movement therapy, music therapy, drama therapy) and trauma-informed interventions to promote emotional expression and resilience.

Job description

Part-time Creative Arts Therapist (CAT) to provide weekend coverage. The anticipated schedule is 20-24 hours per week, with flexibility based on program needs. CAT is responsible for providing and coordinating creative arts and/or wellness-based therapeutic services for individuals experiencing addiction and mental health challenges. Utilizing their specialized therapeutic modality (e.g., art therapy, dance/movement therapy, music therapy, drama therapy, or other recognized creative arts disciplines), the therapist facilitates evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions that promote emotional expression, recovery, resilience, and overall well-being.

The Creative Arts Therapist provides developmentally and clinically appropriate treatment based on each patient's chronological age, developmental functioning, strengths, and individual treatment needs. Clinical decisions are informed by ongoing assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and interpretation of relevant patient information, while adhering to organizational policies, professional ethics, and best practices.