NEEDED: Art Therapist

LOCATION: Old Hwy 75 Butner, North Carolina 27509

SCHEDULE: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a citizen of the United States
• Must possess, at a minimum, a Master’s degree in Art Therapy from a nationally accredited University or College.
• Must be registered and board certified by the Art Therapy Credentialing Board (ATCB).
• Shall have a thorough working knowledge of DSM-V diagnoses, psychological treatment modalities and criminology.
• Possess a minimum of two years of working/practicing experience as an art therapist.
• Required to possess and maintain Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification, in accordance with the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Bilingual oral communication skills in Spanish are preferred, but not required.

JOB DUTIES: Shall be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Provide evaluation and treatment of inmates in accordance with specific treatment plans, and as required to participate in treatment planning to include the knowledge of human development, and the use of the creative process with models of counsel and psychotherapy.
• Facilitate self-awareness and self-expressions and provide therapeutic outlets by channeling stress into constructive means, develop social skills, manage behavior and aid reality orientation. This is accomplished by the use of various art therapy materials and techniques.
• Monitor effects of treatment and modify interventions as necessary to attain treatment goals and objectives.
• Document initial evaluations and monthly follow up assessments of all participating patients using the Electronic Medical Records (BEMR) in accordance with local and national patient care guidelines.
• All required certifications will be maintained up to date.
• Informing the Health Services Administrator of any discrepancies or supplied equipment needs in order to provide the required service.

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and healthcare benefits contributions.