Hiring part-time Art Therapist to facilitate art therapy at public high schools in Santa Clara County, CA (San Jose/South Bay area) for the 2022-23 school year. Part time: 3 weekdays per week during school hours.

The position says we are requiring one year of art therapy experience post graduate school, but would be willing to consider hiring a new graduate if it's the right fit.

To apply: email cover letter and resume to Tonia@eastbayarttherapy.com

Here is the job posting link on Indeed:

https://www.indeed.com/job/art-therapist-e21f1911a5364cb8

Position Title: Art Therapist
Company: East Bay Art Therapy
Location: San Jose, CA
Company Website: eastbayarttherapy.com

Job Type: W2 Employee. Part Time (10 groups per week) Groups last 20 weeks total (10 fall semester, 10 spring semester)

Job description Clinical Responsibilities

Provide group art therapy services with high school students at public high schools in Santa Clara County. Ensure services and treatment are culturally sensitive/informed in regards to all types of identities, especially those that are marginalized (gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, body size, disability, etc) Must be anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and working towards dismantling all systems of oppression including fatphobia. Travel to various high schools around Santa Clara County to provide these groups. (Car and CA Drivers License Required) All groups must involve an art therapy directive. Option to write your own art therapy group curriculum or use/adapt/edit East Bay Art Therapy group curriculum. Submit all group curriculum to clinical supervisor before 10 week group series begin. Submit edits as they come up.

Complete group progress notes for each group facilitated. Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with on-site Social Workers and staff at each high school. Submit attendance to on site social worker after each group completed. Report any clinical concerns to on site social workers at each school, via email (if non-emergency) or in-person immediately after group (if emergency)

Work within the limits of their qualifications, education, and skills Value, support and respect the rights of others Be punctual and maintain a professional attitude toward their tasks Immediately notify the supervisor (and on site social workers) if unable to work due to health or other reasons Maintain confidentiality and privacy with regards to organizational, client, and other information of a confidential nature. Adhere to HIPAA standards.

Represent East Bay Art Therapy accurately and positively at all times. Ensure timely documentation of groups through progress notes and timely return phone calls and emails from on-site social workers and East Bay Art Therapy supervisor. Adhere to all standards of practice outlined by the ATCB (Art Therapy Credentials Board).

Organizational Responsibilities

Complete and pass a criminal reference check and a vulnerable sector search, if required Complete and return all East Bay Art Therapy registration documents as indicated on the orientation checklist Read, sign, and honor East Bay Art Therapy’s confidentiality and conflict of interest agreements Meet monthly with clinical supervisor and clinical team for consultation. (If you have your ATR-Provisional, you will meet weekly with clinical supervisor) Read and adhere to all East Bay Art Therapy policies and procedures Address areas of conflict or concern in accordance with East Bay Art Therapy’s policies

Complete all documentation of their work according to East Bay Art Therapy standards Maintain accurate record of work hours and tasks completed, in progress, and assigned Carry out assigned tasks responsibly. Request support when needed Participate in evaluations when asked by their supervisor Attend any designated training or orientation assigned by their supervisor Report any health and safety concerns to their supervisor Provide appropriate and adequate advance notice of intention to leave the organization (must complete a 10 week group session to it’s finish).

Minimum Required Qualifications

Have current ATR-P, ATR, or ATR-BC and Masters Degree in Art Therapy Minimum 1 year post graduate clinical experience providing art therapy services. Ability to provide compassionate, empathic, and ethical service Good standing with the ATCB and malpractice insurance entities. Self-purchased malpractice insurance

Ability to be creative and innovative in clinical role Be able to work independently after basic training Excellent time management skills Have access to computer or tablet for word processing and email. Confidence, experience and passion for working with adolescents. Confidence, experience and passion for running groups. Confidence, experience, and passion for using art therapy interventions. Fully vaccinated against Covid-19 Must have a reliable vehicle and CA Driver’s License Preferred: Member of a marginalized community/identity and/or lived experienced that informs clinical work.

Pay:

$50-80 per hour for all clinical hours
$20 per hour for all admin hours (Maximum 1 admin hour per 5 clinical hours)

Benefits / What's Provided:

1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked