Creative Arts Therapist ( Consultant)

Title: Creative Arts Therapist

Department: Residential

Supervisor: Director of Residential

Effective Date: ASAP

Status: Consultant

Rate: $75/ hour

Job Summary

The Creative Arts Therapist is a direct service consultant position that has the responsibility for the provision of creative arts therapy within the YWCA Eastern Union County Residential Program. The areas of focus are creative arts therapy (dance/movement, drama, art) individual and group sessions and documentation.

Experience/Knowledge/Specialized Training

• Master's degree in creative art therapy or equivalent.
• Must be Board Certified (ATR-BC) or eligible.
• LPAT certification required
• Must have prior counseling and/or clinical experience.
• Experience with children, domestic violence, and/or trauma survivors very strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Excellent verbal, written, and public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of computer programs including but not limited to 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.
  
  

Essential Job Duties

Creative Arts Work

• Provide individual, group and family creative arts therapies to participants of the Organization PALS program.
• Ensure that age-appropriate safety planning is integrated into creative arts sessions where possible and appropriate.
• Ensure that age-appropriate information regarding respectful behavior and healthy boundaries is integrated into creative arts sessions where possible and appropriate.
  
  

Training & Supervision

• Attend weekly/monthly staff meetings and supervisory meetings.
• Participate in YWCA 40-hour training, community and professional trainings as needed.
  
  

Documentation

• Provide and maintain adequate client records and reports.
• Submit information and reports in a timely and professional manner.
  
  

This job description is a broad outline of the responsibilities and duties that will be amended as needed to meet the program priorities of the YWCA Union County and their ensuring work requirements. It should not be construed as a contract.

Mission of the YWCA-Union County

The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

YWCA Eastern Union County Core Values

Commitment to the mission and working together for the well-being of the community

Integrity in relationships, practices, and decisions.

Respect for each one's roles, diversity, and viewpoints.

Compassion in understanding, attitude, and action.

Empowerment to create positive choices, recognize potential, and reach goals.

Excellence in practice and expectation.