Job Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Seeking a passionate, dynamic and skilled bilingual Spanish Creative Arts Therapist (art, drama, music or dance/movement therapy or registered play therapist) to join an interdisciplinary team of dedicated professionals on the forefront of trauma-informed care in a creative arts therapy program for children exposed to domestic violence and their non-offending parents.  This dedicated, reliable and flexible individual will be responsible for providing all aspects of trauma-informed individual, family and group therapy to both children and adults including intake assessments and treatment planning, documentation in the electronic health record system, and discharge planning.  Must be an enthusiastic team player and demonstrate initiative.

Core Values:

1. Cultural Competence: Embrace diversity and demonstrate cultural competence in connecting with clients from various backgrounds.
2. Nurturing Family: Believe in the power of a nurturing family environment for a child's well-being and the potential for growth and change in people.
3. Strengths-Based Approach: Work from a strengths-based perspective, recognizing and maximizing the potential of individuals.
4. Consumer-Centric: Put consumers first, respond appropriately, and adhere to policies and procedures.

Professionalism:

• Team Collaboration: Value and actively participate in the team, respecting diverse opinions and fostering a cooperative atmosphere.
• Constructive Criticism: Give and receive constructive criticism, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Flexibility and Commitment: Be willing to take on extra work when needed, maintaining a commitment to program philosophy, policies, and procedures.

Supervision:

• Consistent Attendance: Attend supervision consistently, document sessions, and embrace feedback for personal and professional growth.

Clinical Excellence:

• Engagement and Assessment: Respond to intake requests promptly, accurately assess client needs, and participate in intake reviews.
• Treatment Planning: Develop client-centric treatment plans, contract with clients, and re-evaluate progress regularly.
• Clinical Interventions: Utilize appropriate interventions, including creative arts therapies, to address diverse client needs.
• Documentation: Complete all required documentation accurately and within Electronic Health Record guidelines.

Specifications:

• Education/Certification:
• Master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapy (art, drama, music or dance/movement therapy) or Registered Play Therapist and appropriate board certification and license required
• Experience:
• 1-3 years of professional experience working with children and families who have experienced domestic violence
• Candidate is required to complete 40 hours of domestic violence training mandated by the State of NJ upon hire
• Verbal and written fluency in Spanish
• Training: Completion of 40 hours of domestic violence training mandated by the State of NJ upon hire.
• Knowledge: Psychiatric disorders, treatment modalities, community resources, and clinical interventions.

Skills and Abilities:

• Biopsychosocial assessments, differential diagnosis, and therapeutic engagement.
• Mobilize strengths, provide assistance in obtaining services, and create case formulations.
• Assess abuse and neglect, work with resistant consumers, and maintain strong communication skills.

Professional Characteristics:

• Open, warm, empathic, ethical, creative, organized, flexible, and dedicated.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and seek continuous improvement.

Salary : $54,000

Vacation & Benefits: 

• Vacation: As a full-time employee working generally 35 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the Family Connections group benefit plans. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, retirement plans, and additional supplementary benefits. Yes, you can elect to not enroll into these benefits. You will also be eligible to accrue vacation, personal, and sick days in addition to 12 paid holidays, and summer wellness Fridays.

 

• Benefits also include professional development assistance, referral program, internal/external trainings, Capella University partnership, 403b retirement plan with employer matching (3% max) (you can enroll in your 403b without a waiting period) , employer-paid life insurance, employer paid Long-term Disability (LTD) insurance, employer paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, etc.

 

Work Environment:

• Physical demands may include standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and lifting up to or in excess of 50 pounds.

If you're ready to contribute to a positive and supportive therapeutic environment, apply now! Be a part of a team that values diversity, professionalism, and excellence in client care. Your journey towards professional growth starts here! #JoinOurTeam #ClinicalTherapist #MakeADifference

Family Connections is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to excellence. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age veteran status, or sexual orientation or other protected classes under the State and Federal law.

Family Connections participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and eligible for full‑time employment on a W‑2 basis. This role must be performed in a manner that is fully compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including those of the State of New Jersey. C2C, 1099, or other non‑W‑2 arrangements are not eligible for consideration.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Summer work, Local area, Flexible hours

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