Creative Arts Therapist Licensed (lcat) - Education Services

Young Adult Institute Inc

Manhattan, US
$70,000-$80,000 py
On-site
Therapeutic interventions for students with i/dd
Collaborate with teachers and service providers
Develop and coordinate creative arts therapy activities
Young Adult Institute Inc is seeking a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) for its education services in Manhattan, focusing on providing therapeutic interventions for school-aged students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves conducting therapy sessions, collaborating with educators, and adapting creative arts activities to meet student needs

Job Summary

  • Conducts therapy groups and individual therapy sessions for school-aged students with I/DD and/or multiple disabilities.
  • Regularly collaborates with teachers and related service providers to develop or integrate personalized treatment plans.
  • Evaluates, documents and monitors provision of services and students’ progress in a timely manner.

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Young Adult Institute Inc is seeking a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) for its education services in Manhattan, focusing on providing therapeutic interventions for school-aged students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves conducting therapy sessions, collaborating with educators, and adapting creative arts activities to meet student needs.

Salary

$70,000-$80,000

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Therapeutic interventions for students with I/DD
  • Collaborate with teachers and service providers
  • Develop and coordinate creative arts therapy activities
  • Adapt materials for student access
  • Build coping skills and independence
  • Evaluate and document student progress
  • Provide professional development to staff

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with medically complex children
  • Experience in special education settings
  • Formal training in I/DD related modalities

Key Requirements

  • 2 years of clinical experience
  • Valid NYS Creative Arts Therapist license
  • Board Certification in specialization
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Sound knowledge of art modalities

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Not specified

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