Creative Arts Therapist (PT) Job at YWCA Union County in Elizabeth

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Job Summary

The Creative Arts Therapist is a direct service position responsible for providing creative arts therapy within the YWCA Eastern Union County PALS Program. The focus areas include individual and group therapy in dance/movement, drama, and art, along with intake and assessment, parent education, and documentation. All shelter staff will be trained to answer the hotline and cover backup shifts.

Position Details

• Title: Creative Arts Therapist
• Department: PALS
• Supervisor: Program Director of PALS
• Effective Date: ASAP
• Status: Part Time
• Rate: $35/hour

Qualifications and Experience

• Master's degree in creative arts therapy or equivalent
• Board Certified (ATR-BC) or eligible
• Prior counseling or clinical experience
• Experience with children, domestic violence, or trauma survivors preferred
• Bilingual/bicultural skills are a plus
• Excellent verbal, written, and public speaking skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation
• Flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends

Key Responsibilities

Intake & Assessment

• Conduct intake assessments and psychological tests for children in the program
• Create individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with PALS staff to meet each child's needs

Creative Arts Therapy

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions
• Incorporate safety planning and respectful behavior education into sessions

Parent Education

• Educate parents about domestic violence dynamics and non-violent parenting strategies
• Promote family bonding through creative arts sessions

Training & Supervision

• Attend staff and supervisory meetings
• Participate in required trainings

Documentation

• Maintain accurate client records and reports
• Submit reports timely and professionally

Additional Duties

• Attend meetings, trainings, and community events
• Coordinate with other YWCA programs
• Represent the agency externally and internally as needed
• Provide transportation if necessary
• Answer hotline and cover shelter shifts as trained

This job description is a broad outline and may be amended as needed. It is not a contract.

Mission of the YWCA-Union County

Dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Core Values

• Commitment: to the mission and community well-being
• Integrity: in relationships and decisions
• Respect: for roles, diversity, and viewpoints
• Compassion: in understanding and action
• Empowerment: to create positive change
• Excellence: in practice and expectations

Salary: $34 - $35 per hour