Art Therapist

Job DetailsJob Location: The Fine Arts Association - WILLOUGHBY, OH 44094Primary Purpose: To provide art therapy services onside, as well as offsite, in partnership with a non-profit community arts education organization. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and group art therapy services for clientele in community arts-based program including documentation and ongoing evaluation; Populations served include adults with special needs (physical and developmental disabilities; verbal and nonverbal); children and adults demonstrating a range of abilities on the autism spectrum; individuals with Down Syndrome, ADHD, developmental delay, seizure disorders, visual impairment, and genetic illnesses; and troubled and troubling children and adolescents. Experience with mental health population desired; Assess/evaluate potential client needs through assessment; Provide needed consultation with client families; Participate in twice yearly client events; Serve as advocate for organizations creative arts therapies program; Collaborate with Coordinator of Creative Arts Therapies and Director of Education to create art therapy programming for onsite and offsite clients Participate in team meetings as scheduled Lines of Communication: The Art Therapist reports to the Director of Creative Arts Therapies. Classification: Part time with the opportunity to grow. Essential Qualifications: Masters Degree, Certification in Art Therapy and relevant education required Working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, Database programs, and the Internet Must be able to work occasional weekends or evenings Necessary Soft Skills: Excellent oral and written communications skills Ability to follow established procedures Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented Ability to be flexible and resistant to stress Ability to approach customers with good tact and good judgment Desire to work in a team approach environment evidenced by past leadership success