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Volunteers of America-GNY is hiring: Art Therapist in New York

Volunteers of America-GNY, New York, NY, United States


Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.
We are in search of new talent in the following position…
Position: Clinical Art Therapist The Clinical Art Therapist delivers quality mental health services and programming associated with family violence to all residents and children, as well as provides direct clinical services to children and their families.
Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in art therapy, registered with the America Art Therapy Association (ATR) and at least 3 years of clinical experience with at least 1 year working with traumatized children, adults, and families.
Ability to manage a team, excellent clinical skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Candidates with related experience with domestic violence preferred.
Clinical Art Therapist Principal Responsibilities Work with children and parents, in groups, individual and family sessions to address psychological and emotional consequences of family violence. Complete family intake with all residents to determine services needed.
Works with case managers, other childcare staff, and recreation staff to ensure coordinated delivery of services to families.
Supervise childcare and recreation staff to ensure quality services are provided. Conduct staff meetings and ensures that staff are provided with training on clinical issues.
Develop art therapy internship program, supervise intern by teaching, coaching, monitoring, and evaluating educational and clinical interventions.
Develop and update resource book by building contacts with the community to ensure that all resources met Volunteers of America standards of quality.
Develop and implement current assessment tools for families and children that will serve to measure progress and produce outcomes.
We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:
Prescription Coverage
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off , including a Paid Birthday Holiday
And much more!
Please note: Benefits for part-time employees may vary.
VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.Apply today!

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In Summary: The Clinical Art Therapist delivers quality mental health services and programming associated with family violence to all residents and children . Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in art therapy, registered with the America Art Therapy Association . VOA-Greater New York is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050 .

En Español: Voluntarios de América-Gran Nueva York (VOA-Greater New York) es una organización contra la pobreza que trabaja para poner fin a la falta de vivienda en el área de Nueva York antes del 2050. Operamos más de 60 programas en toda la ciudad de New York, el norte de Nueva Jersey y el condado de Westchester incluyendo viviendas de emergencia, transición y permanencia. Nuestros servicios se extienden a familias sin hogar, sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica, personas que viven con VIH/SIDA, veteranos, jóvenes envejecidos fuera de cuidado adoptivo, adultos con salud conductual o necesidades de uso de sustancias, y otros necesitados, incluido un programa de educación preescolar especial. Buscamos nuevos talentos en el puesto... Posición: Terapista de Arte Clínico El terapeuta de Arte Clinical ofrece calidad de los servicios de salud mental y las habilidades programadoras asociadas con la violencia familiar a todos los residentes y niños, así como provee servicios clínicos directos a sus hijos e individuos. Completar la ingesta familiar con todos los residentes para determinar los servicios necesarios. Trabaja con gerentes de casos, otro personal de cuidado infantil y personal recreativo para garantizar una entrega coordinada de servicios a las familias. Supervisar al personal de cuidados infantiles y recreación para asegurar que se brindan servicios de calidad. Llevar a cabo reuniones del personal y asegurarse de que el personal reciba capacitación sobre temas clínicos. Desarrollar un programa de pasantía en terapia artística, supervisar internos mediante la enseñanza, entrenamiento, monitoreo y evaluación de intervenciones educativas y clínicas.