About the Role
As a Creative Arts Therapist for one of our shelter sites, you will be a member of an interdisciplinary team, integrating therapeutic needs with placement goals. You will use art modalities to provide group and individual therapy, supporting clients' progress towards health and housing.
Responsibilities
- Assess clients and determine treatment goals for mental health stability and community reintegration.
- Create and maintain group structures, milieu activities, and projects to encourage client participation and foster community.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to foster a therapeutic environment and participate in treatment plans, case conferences, and staff meetings.
- Complete progress notes documenting client activities, attendance, behavior, response to modalities, and goal progress.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Creative Arts Therapy.
- ATR-BC and LCAT credentials.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.
Location
- 114 Snediker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- Master's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state and local laws.
Benefits
- Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
- Generous Paid Time Off!
- 401(k) with Company contribution.
About the Company
- HELP USA is one of the nation’s largest non-profit homeless services providers and low-income housing developers.
- We serve at-risk populations including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors.
- With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives.
Equal Opportunity
- EOE. A Drug-Free Workplace.
