Title:
School-Based Creative Art Therapist
FLSA:
Exempt
Reports To:
Organization Summary:
Chief Clinical Officer
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 1983, TLC is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities-one moment, one choice, one connection at a time. Headquartered in Pennsylvania, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed training. Additionally, TLC collaborates with school districts, universities, hospitals, police departments, and nonprofit organizations, offering consultation services to secure federal and state grant funding.
Summary:
The School-Based Creative Art therapist will develop art-making processes to support students' mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being within a school setting. They will design and implement art therapy programs to help students cope with challenges, improve communication, and build self-esteem. This role often involves working with students facing issues like trauma, grief, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
• Provide individual and group art-based interventions to address individual student needs and support group dynamics.
• Design and implement art therapy programs that align with school goals and student needs.
• Evaluate students' progress and document observations and interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors and other school staff to support student's mental health and well-being.
• Promote the benefits of art therapy and advocate for mental health resources.
• Attend education/training on topics related to job duties
Skills:
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively on a multi-treatment team
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail oriented
Education and Experience:
• Master's degree required, preferably in counseling or psychology
• Registered Art Therapist (ATR) certification preferred
• Expertise in providing art therapy to school age individuals.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, families and staff.
• Understanding of child development, trauma and mental health concerns.
Work Environment:
School-Based setting.
Hours of Work:
This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, position.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement:
Our Company is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to, race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law.
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