Posted 12 April 2008:

Program Coordinator/Creative Art Therapist
Brattleboro Retreat, Brattleboro, VT

Full time position. Coordinates and oversees daily programming on specified program. Responsibilities include coordination of; group facilitators, group space needs, program schedule adjustments and updates, evening and weekend programming with defined staff and is a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team. Primary service area may be defined as adult or adolescent services, or may be program specific. MA degree from accredited program in art, music, dance or drama therapy. Registered by one of the National Therapy Associations. Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office applications.

http://www.retreathealthcare.org/

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Posted 12 April 2008:

Positions open to creative arts therapists: Adjunctive therapist and Adjunctive Therapy Supervisor.
Snowden at Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg, VA.

For more information: Medicorp Health System Careers

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Posted 28 February 2008:

Art/Expressive Therapist #369
Open Until Filled
NVMHI is looking for an individual to plan and provide art/expressive therapy services, through groups and individualized programming, for patients diagnosed with chronic mental illness. Position requires graduation from an accredited program with major studies in an expressive therapy field; knowledge of practices and modalities of an expressive therapy; ability to stimulate and sustain interests of patients in activities. Experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.

Starting salary range begins at $38,000. Salary is negotiable based on previous salary and experience. For consideration, please submit the on-line application at www.nvmhi.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute
3302 Gallows Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-207-7203 (phone)

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Posted 28 February 2008:

Jewish Family Services of Central NJ is seeking a full time Creative Arts/Recreational/Activity Therapist to work as part of an interdisciplinary team with older adults living in the community. Experience with older adults preferred.

Email resume to: agallagher@jfscentralnj.com OR Fax: (908) 352-8858 Attn: A. Gallagher

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Posted 28 February 2008:

PART-TIME VOLUNTEER ART THERAPY POSITION AVAILABLE: Intensive Outpatient Therapy program at Crossroads Counseling in Manassas, VA, for women struggling with anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder.

Contact: Mary Mannhardt
703-361-1525
MANNHARDT@comcast.net

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Posted 19 February 2008:

Creative Arts Therapist – PALS (Peace: A Learned Solution)

Credentials: Masters degree in creative arts therapy (art, music, drama, or dance/movement therapy). Must be board certified or certification eligible. Experience working with children and a valid driver's license required. Experience working with victims of domestic violence preferred. Bi-lingual/bi-cultural a plus.

Fax or mail resumes and letter of interest to:

Dawne Lomangino-DiMauro, PALS Program Supervisor,
Atlantic County Women's Center,
PO Box 311, Northfield, NJ, 08225
Phone: 609-601-9925, ext. 224
Fax: 609-601-2975

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Posted 31 January 2008:

Adam’s Camp Nantucket has temporary positions available for experienced Pediatric Art & Music Therapists. We offer a unique and highly valuable clinical experience for professionals who are dedicated to and have experience with trans-disciplinary work.

Adam’s Camp is a Nantucket and Colorado -based agency committed to intensive, integrated therapeutic programs for children with developmental disabilities. We also provide support and respite for parents and siblings, so they can take an active and educated role in their child’s therapy. Our programs serve families on Nantucket throughout the New England area and Colorado.

2008 Nantucket Camp Dates:
June 22nd -June 28th

Contact: Max Goode - Program Director
Adam’s Camp Nantucket
508-228-1981 or maxeygoode@aol.com

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Posted 31 January 2008:

DEPARTMENT OF CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES
FACULTY OF FINE ARTS, CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY

One Limited-Term Appointment Position in Drama Therapy

The department invites applications for one limited-term appointment position at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor to teach graduate-level courses in the Drama Therapy Option, effective August 15, 2008 to May 31, 2009.

Application deadline: January 31, 2008.

For more information, contact:

Josée Leclerc, PhD, ATR-BC, ATPQ, Associate Professor
Chair, Department of Creative Arts Therapies, Concordia University
1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G 1M8
jleclerc@alcor.concordia.ca
Tel: 514-848-2424 ext. 4795
Fax: 514-848-4969

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Posted 9 Nov 2007:

Immediate Opening for Creative Arts Therapist
Per Diem / Part Time Position – Department of Psychiatry – East Harlem, NY

Responsibilities Include:
• Providing group & individual creative arts therapy, psychotherapy, psychoeducation and recreational activities.
• Participating in program development.
• Providing evaluation and clinical documentation of Patients’ functioning.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary treatment teams.

• Master’s degree and previous experience in a psychiatric setting required.
• Substance abuse counseling experience preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

For more information, please forward resume ASAP to:

Valerie Hubbs, MS, ADTR, NCC, CGP, LCAT, LMHC
Director, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Therapy
North General Hospital
1879 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10035
Valerie.Hubbs@ngsc.org
212-423-4095 Fax

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Posted 22 Oct 2007:

Henry Street Settlement Job Announcement
Position Title: After-School Program
Department: Youth Services
Dance Therapists and Art Therapists
Part-Time Hours: 2:45-6:00
Salary Range: $20 per hour
Anticipated Start Date: October 1
Contact: Katha Cato
KCato@henrystreet.org

Director of After-School Services
Henry Street Settlement
265 Henry Street
New York, New York 10002

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Posted 9 August 2007:

Many full-time Art, Dance, Music and Recreation Therapist positions are available at Coalinga State Hospital in Central California. Job duties include facilitating groups, participating in Treatment planning, completing Rehab assessments, planning events and activities for patients, and monthly paperwork. Coalinga State Hospital is a new facility treating sex offenders. The starting salary is $50,000+/year. The hospital has been flying qualified applicants to CA to interview and offering re-location reimbursement. Openings will be available for years due to activation...For more information go to: http://www.dmh.ca.gov and click on “State Hospitals,” “Coalinga State Hospital,” “Human Resources,” “How to get a State job,” and the link for the application form “STD 678.” Mail your application to Personnel, Coalinga State Hospital, P.O. Box 5000, Coalinga, CA 93210. You may also contact Amy Pfenning, MPS, Art Therapist, at APfenning@csh.dmh.ca.gov or 559-934-3703, or Evelyn Catano, Chief of Rehab Therapy at 559-934-3780 for more information.

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