What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Arts Associate Licensed Mental Health Therapist position at Mediabistro?
Salary : $67,704-77,708 (DOE)
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Position Summary
The Creative Arts Associate Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Creative Arts Therapist) is an integral team member of both HopeSparks and participating school support teams. The Creative Arts Therapist will provide a contemporary approach to mental health treatment that utilizes expressive or creative arts therapies (music, poetry, dance, art, etc.), to provide evidenced-based mental health intervention to middle school students in partnership with Franklin Pierce School District.
The HopeSparks Hip Hop Therapy program is strengths-based and guided by tenets of J.C. Hall's Hip Hop Expressive Arts Therapy (HEAT) using measurement-based care and easy to implement evidence-based treatments. The focus is just as much on prevention as it is on treatment, providing culturally relevant services to students with mental health needs.
HopeSparks believes that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture enhances our ability to fulfill our mission. We strive for equity and justice in the way people are treated and the opportunities they have to succeed by working to address racism, inequitable treatment, and other barriers to inclusion. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds (including communities of color, the LGBTQ community, veterans, and people with disabilities) to apply and join us in our work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
School-Based Group Expressive or Creative Arts TherapyMust have experience leading groups of children, youth, and / or teens in expressive or creative artsExperience with Hip Hop Therapy or other culturally relevant arts preferredProvide culturally relevant expressive or creative art therapy services to middle-school-youthMust be able to collaborate with school / community-based teams to provide servicesCollect and manage program outcome data as directed by leadershipIndividual Mental Health Therapy
Must be able to engage middle-school-aged youth in a full range of community mental health services either in-person or via telemental health (through video and / or phone conferencing) including :
clinical assessmentproblem identificationneed for medical necessity (DSM 5 criteria / justification)evidence-based treatment modalitiessupport and referrals to crisis interventioncase managementadvocacyoutreach / prevention and intervention
Utilize the Electronic Health Record System to document treatment plans, diagnostic information, treatment notes, and other necessary case documentation in a timely manner according to policyDemonstrate clinical competence by interacting with clients in an ethical and professional manner and using supervision and group consultation as necessary and recommendedRequired Qualifications
Master's Degree and Licensure in counseling, social work, or a related fieldExperience working with children, youth, and familiesTraining in evidence-based practice preferredTraining in trauma-informed care / understanding of trauma stewardship preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsExceptional organizational and case management skills preferredAptitude in resolving issues and conflictsMust be reliable, hard-working, and demonstrate a commitment to community mental healthValid State driver's license, automobile insurance, and dependable transportationMust pass a background clearance and state patrol checkPreferred Qualifications
Expertise working with middle-school-age children is highly desirableSpanish written and spoken fluency highly desirableExceptional organizational and case management skills preferredJob Conditions
Work will be performed primarily in a school-based setting and may also include community-based and agency-clinical setting or via telehealth. This role must be available during school and after-school programming hours.
Ability to stand, sit, talk, and listen / hear for extended periods (6-8 hours) daily in order to perform administrative dutiesAbility to use hands to finger, handle or write for extended periods (6-8 hours) dailyAbility to reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance to perform filing duties for extended periods (6-8 hours) dailyAbility to ascend and descend stairsAbility to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds for filing dutiesAbility to focus and see items with close, distance, color and peripheral vision, and depth perception to drive, perform computer work, and file (8 hours)We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of physical ability. If you require accommodations to perform these or other tasks, please let us know. We are committed to creating an accessible and supportive work environment.
Benefits
Full benefits available to all team members working 30 or more hours per week10 Paid HolidaysGenerous PTO - accrual of 16 days the first year of employmentFlexible Work ScheduleMedical and Prescription DrugDentalVision403b Retirement PlanPaid Life & AD&DEmployer-Paid Long-Term DisabilityVoluntary Life InsuranceSpouse Voluntary Life InsuranceChild Voluntary Life InsuranceDependent Care FSAHSAEAPFMLA after the first year of employmentPFML after two months of employment (if qualified)Ongoing Training / ConsultationWeekly individual and group supervisionWeekly team meetings to support professional development
This position will adhere to all confidentiality guidelines as outlined by HIPAA and the Office of Civil Rights. The highest degree of confidentiality is required at all times.
HopeSparks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any persons on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a veteran.
Salary : $67,704 - $77,708
