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Licensed Creative Art Therapist - LCAT

Northwell Health

Amityville, NYFull-time$38.03–46/hrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$38.03–46/hr
Location
Amityville, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

New York State License Or Limited PermitMaster's degree

Job overview

Northwell Health is hiring a Licensed Creative Art Therapist - LCAT. Northwell Health seeks a Licensed Creative Art Therapist in Amityville, NY. The therapist will provide art, music, drama, or dance‑based therapeutic services to diverse clients, conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and document care as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role includes group and individual therapy delivery, performance‑improvement participation, and adherence to evidence‑based practices.

Key focus areas include Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meeting and develop treatment plan related to creative arts services., Demonstrate competency in use of materials/modalities to facilitate self‑expression, healing and function., and Demonstrate professional competency in group and individual therapies..

Important skills include Creative Arts Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Evidence Based Practice, Assessment, and Treatment Planning.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Creative Arts TherapyGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyEvidence Based PracticeAssessmentTreatment PlanningDocumentationPerformance ImprovementTraining Identification

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Creative Arts TherapyNew York State License or Limited PermitCompleted Internship in Behavioral Health SettingPrevious Work Experience in Behavioral Health Setting

Full job description

Req Number 189735

Schedule: Full Time, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00AM-5:00PM; Monday 12:00PM-8:00PM

Job Description

Creative Arts Therapist is a person who holds a Master's Degree in art, music, drama, or dance therapy. A Creative Arts Therapist is responsible for providing a variety of therapeutic services to a diverse population using art, music, movement and/or drama to enhance the emotional and mental wellbeing of individuals. As a member of therapeutic services, a creative arts therapist is also responsible for the assessment, treatment planning and documentation of the assigned clients as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Job Responsibility

1.Participate in the interdisciplinary treatment team meeting and development of the treatment plan as it relates to the use of creative arts and therapeutic rehabilitation services.

2.Demonstrate competency in use of materials/modalities to facilitate self-expression, to facilitate healing and enhance function.

3.Demonstrates professional competency in group, individual therapies.

4.Assists with department Performance Improvement activities

5.Identifies areas of needed training and development specific to the Creative Arts practice.

6.Demonstrates awareness of evidence based practices in creative arts and related fields.

7.Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

  • Master's Degree in Creative Arts Therapy

  • New York State license required or limited permit

  • Completed an internship in a behavioral health setting, or previous work experience in a behavioral health setting.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $38.03-$46.00/hour

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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