Master's Degree in Area of Specialization required
1 year of experience in Behavioral Health - Inpatient preferred
Experience in Behavioral Health - Chemical Dependency preferred
BLS Basic Life Support certification required
CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training required within 30 days of hire
Responsibilities
Provide individual and group expressive arts therapy interventions
Conduct 1:1 expressive arts therapy assessments for inpatient units
Write progress notes documenting patient progress
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment plan meetings
Represent the expressive arts specialization within the clinical program
Ensure treatment is therapeutically effective and promotes patient safety
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
Professional development opportunities
Supportive work environment
Access to continuing education resources
Flexible scheduling options
Full Job Description
Job Description: The Expressive Arts Therapist within his/her area of specialization provides groups and individual interventions within a clinical focus for the inpatient and outpatient programs under the direction of the department supervisor. Provides 1:1 expressive arts therapy assessments to the inpatient units and assess patients during groups. Writes progress notes and participates in interdisciplinary treatment plan meetings and represents specific specialization, as well as, the Department as a whole within the clinical program. Provides direct treatment that is therapeutically effective and promotes safety and welfare.
Education:
Master's Degree - Area of Specialization - Required
Experience:
1 year Behavioral Health - Inpatient - Preferred
Behavioral Health - Chemical Dependency - Preferred
Certifications/Licensures:
BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association - Required
CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training- Required within 30-days of hire and renewal annually or within 30-days of return from a leave of absence
Professional Organization Credential - Preferred or Must be Obtained within 3 years of hire
Work Shift: 08.0 - 08:00 - 16:30 No Waive (United States of America)
Pay Range: $42.64 - $59.03
Hourly
Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure.
Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area.
Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word 'exempt' on it.
