Job Summary The Expressive Arts Therapist is responsible for clinical services provided to children, adolescents and/or adults, as assigned. The clinician is held accountable for all related clinical, administrative, and Quality and Compliance responsibilities.
Essential Responsibilities and Metrics Provides Art Therapy, Counseling and Crisis Intervention to Clients and their Families Provides high-quality service and maintains direct service hours per month of 60% for advanced clinicians and 56% for othersCreates IMCANS (IATP) Assessment Completes IATP within 30 days of initial meeting with client, modifies and reviews as neededUpdates and records IATP in CIS as needed and ensures updates are completed prior to six months due dateCase managementClient centered consultation with community providersAttendance and participation at clinical presentationsUse of supervision or consultation when required or neededProvide clinical supervision to student internProvide timely completion of Level of Care Utilization System (LOCUS) (for adults)Provide timely completion of Columbia and Ohio Scales (for children)Compliance with all Policy and ProceduresMaintain productivity goals as determined by supervisorBe responsive to the business office regarding client fees/paymentsParticipate in Accreditation and Certification processes as directedParticipate in Committee Work as directedParticipate in Strategic Planning as appropriateParticipate in Community Related Services as appropriateRepresent the agency with integrity Art Therapy Responsibilities Assess client needs, using drawing, music, painting, sculpting, theater, movement, or other expressive processes-based interventions.Conduct creative or expressive art therapy sessions providing guided self-expression experiences to help participants feel an increased sense of wellbeing, connection, improved self-esteem, and empathy for others.Establish therapeutic goals or objectives for creative or expressive art therapy sessions in consultation with the Clinical Supervisor or Director.Request purchase or gather materials for in-studio for sessions.If skilled, conduct workshops on techniques of using art in therapeutic relationships in Teaching Artists, interns, volunteers and staff or partner organizations. Qualifications Minimum requirement of a Master's Degree in Art Therapy, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology1 year of post Master's degree Mental Health experience requiredThree professional references that reflect ability to perform clinical workDemonstrated awareness of multiple cultures and cultural impact on the delivery of service is a must.