Residential Art Therapist — Supportive Mental Health

Abhealthnetwork; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Part time

Job summary

Abhealthnetwork is seeking an Ancillary Art Therapist to provide structured therapeutic art sessions in a residential behavioral health setting in Scranton, PA. The role involves delivering both individual and group sessions and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support client goals.

The position is a limited-hours/part-time engagement with responsibilities including documentation, safety, and trauma-informed care. Prior art therapy experience in mental health is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Art Therapy with graduate-level training.
• Experience in practice of art therapy.
• Ability to provide services within professional scope.
• Experience working with individuals with mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate individual and/or group art therapy sessions.
• Use art processes to support emotional expression, coping, and recovery.
• Develop clinically appropriate session activities for varying functioning levels.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to align programming with treatment goals.
• Document attendance and session notes accurately within required timeframes.
• Maintain safe, organized therapeutic environment and manage materials.

Skills

Group facilitation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Boundary setting

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Art Therapy

Job description

Abhealthnetwork is seeking an Ancillary Art Therapist to provide structured therapeutic art sessions in a residential behavioral health setting in Scranton, PA. The role involves delivering both individual and group sessions and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support client goals.

The position is a limited-hours/part-time engagement with responsibilities including documentation, safety, and trauma-informed care. Prior art therapy experience in mental health is preferred.