Expressive Arts Therapist

CounselorIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Description

Candidate will conduct groups for both adult and adolescent patients. The groups will consist of various types including exercise, animal assisted therapy, art, music, dance, etc. Candidate will Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Minimum Work Experience

Prefer at least 1 year of experience working on an inpatient psychiatric program or in mental health field. Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment; flexibility; teaching or training skills helpful; understanding of, or ability to understand DSM 5 methodology.

Education Required: Bachelor's degree in therapy related field is preferred, working towards Masters in similar field or Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Expressive Therapies (Art, Music or Dance- Movement).

CTRS or similar recreational therapist also preferred.

Required License

Eligible for professional certification, licensure with state or national professional affiliation preferred in applicable field. CTRS is preferred.

At Vista del Mar Hospital, you will find yourself in a position with great growth potential. We make it a priority to provide advancement opportunities and ongoing education for our entire team, in both clinical and non-clinical roles. This helps us ensure ongoing patient safety and quality care across our facility.

Each of our professionals is compassionate and committed to the goal of excellence in the mental health care industry. Because we bring on the most reputable and experienced healthcare professionals to fill our open behavioral health jobs, our goal is to keep them long-term. This is better for patients and our own staff, as it allows everyone to feel more comfortable in their environment.

Although a mental health career with Vista del Mar can be extremely rewarding in its own right, we understand the importance of employee benefits. Vista del Mar offers the following:

  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Healthcare Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Spending Account
  • PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay

Discounted Cafeteria Meal Plan

Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term and Universal plans are also available.)

Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)

Key Responsibilities

The candidate will conduct expressive arts therapy groups for adult and adolescent patients, including modalities like art, music, and dance. They will also serve as an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Requirements

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a therapy-related field, with a preference for those working towards or holding a master's degree in Expressive Therapies. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in an inpatient psychiatric or mental health setting and be eligible for professional licensure.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Group TherapyPsychiatric CareMental Health CounselingArt TherapyMusic TherapyDance-movement TherapyInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationPatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningAddictive Disease Treatment

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 24% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs

401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
23%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

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About Vista del Mar Hospital

Mental Health Care
Ventura, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Healthcare Spending Account
Dependent Care Spending Account
PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
Discounted Cafeteria Meal Plan