Creative Arts Therapist Job at Sevita, Burlington, NJ

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  • Sevita
  • Burlington, NJ

Job Description

New Jersey Mentor , a part of the Sevita family , provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

Therapeutic Creative Arts Therapist- Youth Group Homes

$65K

This position requires travel to Atco, Sicklerville, Manalapan, Millstone Township and Freehold

Do you enjoy using art and forms of creative expression to help clients improve their physical and mental health? Come work as the Creative Arts Therapist where you will work with individuals age 15 to 21. You'll use a variety of mediums - music, dance, drawing, painting, sculpture, etc. - to help individuals served access their creativity, express themselves, relax, and gain psychological insight. You'll provide them with support and encouragement, helping to increase their self-confidence and providing an outlet for the expression of their feelings, all in support of their treatment plans and goals.

  • Prepare a recreation/leisure assessment within the first week of admission for each client
  • Develop and implement activities for creative arts groups (e.g., singing, drumming, participating in art projects, dancing) for each client on a weekly basis
  • Work with clients individually and in group sessions, using the arts to encourage self-expression, creativity, increased self-confidence
  • Provide therapy and documentation relative to each session on a weekly basis
  • Teach clients basic skills necessary to engage in creative arts (e.g., a dance step, mime, painting, drawing, utilizing various musical instruments)
  • Confer with allied health professionals (e.g., psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists) about the goals and objectives for each client
  • Maintain records on client progress and assist in discharge planning
  • Evaluate clients' responses to creative arts therapies through observation and interviews
  • Train and monitor staff in accessing community-based recreation opportunities
Qualifications:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in a human services field
  • Board Certification in respective creative arts modality
  • Exceptional communication skills with an ability to establish trust and rapport quickly
  • A good listener with an ability to empathize while still providing guidance
Why Join Us?

  • Full compensation/benefits package for employees working over 30 hours/week
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • High impact work with meaningful outcomes
  • Career development and advancement opportunities across a nationwide network
Come join our amazing team of committed, caring professionals. Apply Today!

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to join New Jersey Mentor'smission of helping everyone live a full and happy life. Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career well-lived.

Sevita is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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