Art Therapist

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
• Perform client assessments as directed.
• Design treatment plans to assist the client in attaining maintenance of the maximum level of functioning and quality of life appropriate for each individual.
• Design treatment plans that contain goals that reflect the client’s current needs and strengths
• Provide art therapy sessions for individuals and groups by using art materials as a vehicle for therapeutic interventions.
• Determine appropriate therapeutic interventions that would be most beneficial at a given moment for a client, either to use more expressive materials or to use more controlled materials.
• Assist in coordinating and supporting other therapists and staff in using art in therapy and activities.
• Document activity with clients so that the most recent therapy including art therapy progress notes reflect current level of functioning; current goals of treatment plan; verbal content of (art) therapy sessions; graphic images relevant to client behavior and goals; changes in affect, thought process and behavior. Keep current on documentation. Meet productivity goals of position.
• Provide and ensure the safety and rights of each assigned client by adhering to Clients Rights Policies; provide clients with access to the Child Advocate and report violations of client rights to appropriate supervisory personnel.
• May utilize behavior management techniques, if authorized by site, including the physical restraint of clients when they pose a risk of bodily injury to themselves or others by using approved therapeutic holds.
• Keep informed and up-dated with regard to developments in the field through educational activities and clinical experiences
•  Inventory, purchase and store necessary supplies and equipment for art therapy.
• Perform other duties as necessary to accomplish objectives.

Requirements:

• Combination of education and experience normally represented by a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Art Therapy with 2 years related experience (preferred).
• Must have a working knowledge of art therapy theories; mental health diagnoses, and treatment; and drug and alcohol abuse diagnoses and treatment.
• Special Treatment Safety Measures (STSM) trained or completed through training during Parmadale orientation as needed.
• Must have an understanding of issues specific to certain client populations. • Must have familiarity with community resources.
• Must have excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. • Must be familiar with Microsoft Office programs. • Must be well organized, efficient and detailed oriented and have the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships.
• Must be skilled in obtaining and managing supplies, equipment and space necessary for operating an art therapy program.
• Must be skilled in facilitating small groups as well as providing one-on-one counseling.
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License and reliable means of transportation for local travel.
• Final applicants are required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance starting your first day
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k plan including employer match
• Competitive Time Off Benefits
• Career Planning and Development
• And more!!

Pay Range $37,747.25 - $48,599.58