Art Therapist

Garden State Treatment Center is seeking a highly skilled Art Therapist to join our team. As an Art Therapist, you will conduct level of care assessments, individual sessions, couples/family sessions, and partial hospitalization program groups within the primary scope of Art Therapy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement creative, therapeutic art projects tailored to clients in recovery.
• Lead 2-4 hours of group therapy sessions weekly, using art to explore emotions, reduce anxiety, and support healing.
• Provide a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to express themselves through art.

Assessment and Treatment Planning:

• Assess clients' emotional states and needs during art therapy sessions.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to integrate art therapy into individualized treatment plans.
• Evaluate client progress and adjust therapeutic approaches as needed.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and timely records of each therapy session.
• Document client participation, progress, and insights for use in treatment plans.
• Ensure compliance with state requirements for documentation and reporting.

Clinical Collaboration:

• Coordinate with therapists, case managers, and clinical staff to align art therapy with broader treatment strategies.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings to review client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.

Client Support and Engagement:

• Offer emotional support during sessions, helping clients process their recovery journey through artistic expression.
• Guide clients to reflect on their art creations as a way to understand their emotions and behaviors.

Creative Resource Development:

• Stay updated on best practices in art therapy and integrate new methods into the program.
• Create new interventions to meet evolving client needs.

Crisis Intervention:

• Identify signs of emotional distress or relapse and respond appropriately.
• Work with the clinical team to escalate care when necessary.

Requirements:

• Must hold a valid New Jersey State license as a Professional Art Therapist (LPAT) or be in the process of acquiring it.
• Alternatively, a license in a related field, such as LPC or LCSW, with specialized training in art therapy, is acceptable.
• Registered Art Therapist (ATR) or Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC).
• Prior experience working with clients in substance use disorder treatment is preferred.
• Familiarity with New Jersey state regulations regarding therapeutic practices is a plus.