Creative Arts Therapist Job at Samaritan Village, Staten Island, NY

  • Samaritan Village
  • Staten Island, NY

Job Description

Creative Arts TherapistHealthcare staff can work anywhere….The BEST work with US!Salary: $68,000-$70,000A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area.Samaritan Daytop Village, serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ.The RoleUnder general direction, the Creative Arts Therapist is responsible for helping individuals, families and groups improve their overall mental, emotional and physical well-being. The Therapist applies the principles and techniques of various art forms in an effort to improve communication, allow expressions of feelings, improve coordination and increase cognitive and social function. Works with clients that suffer from emotional problems, learning disorders and physical disabilities.ResponsibilitiesWhat You Will DoDevelops treatment plan in concert with Program Director or Clinical Supervisor that reflect an understanding of specialized Track issues as related to the physical, medical, cognitive and psychosocial needs and specific diagnosis.Uses a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work collaboratively with patients and internal and external treatment team members to help support patients in their treatment and recovery.Provides clinical consultation to referral resources, Mentors, family members, and others to help support patients in their recovery.Works closely with patients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated.Collects and reviews referral information upon assignment of patients from the referral source and consult with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of patient interviews.Based on assessments, make referrals to the most appropriate programs and agencies in an effort to help patients access the right level of care to best meet their treatment needs.Assists patients with scheduling an admission or first appointment date at the program or facility where they are referred.Monitors patient access to and involvement with treatment and other providers to help address barriers to treatment and the recovery process.Models and supports health and wellness activities and healthy coping skills for patients.Supervise and manages patients on assigned caseloads in concert with Program Director or assigned supervisor to insure treatment goals and objectives are being met.QualificationsWho You Will BeMaster's Degree in Creative Art TherapyNYS LCAT licensureAt least two years of prior experience in a comparable setting working with substance use disorders/mental illness clients.Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

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