Art Therapist (Contractor)

11 days ago

Los Angeles, CaliforniaFull TimeMental Health Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF LOS ANGELES as a Art Therapist – Senior Center, Los Angeles in United States. We all face challenges and transitions in our lives, and when we do, we must be able to count on the strength of community for support. For the people of Los Angeles, Jewish Family Service LA (JFSLA) is that trusted source of support.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in enrolling clients in art therapy groups.

Provide pre

post client assessments related to depression and anxiety for each group cycle to measure effectiveness

Conduct group art therapy sessions with clients using various types of visual art, including drawing, sculpting, painting, ceramics, and clay modeling.

Requirements

Master's degree in art therapy or counseling with additional coursework in art therapy.

Certified by the art therapy credentials board (ATCB).

2+ years work experience as an art therapist.

Sound knowledge of visual art and art therapy techniques and interventions.

Benefits & Compensation

Master's degree in art therapy or counseling with additional coursework in art therapy.

Certified by the art therapy credentials board (ATCB).

2+ years work experience as an art therapist.

Sound knowledge of visual art and art therapy techniques and interventions.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF LOS ANGELES as a Art Therapist – Senior Center, Los Angeles.

Key Skills

Art therapyGroup facilitationPsychotherapeutic techniquesClinical assessmentVisual artCommunication skillsAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingMS OfficeCultural sensitivityClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationCoping skills trainingGeriatric care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Art Therapist (Contractor) position at JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF LOS ANGELES includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF LOS ANGELES is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Los Angeles, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Art therapy, Group facilitation, Psychotherapeutic techniques, Clinical assessment, Visual art, Communication skills, Analytical skills, Problem-solving. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Art Therapist will conduct group art therapy sessions for older adults in a senior center to improve their physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop programs, assess client progress, and provide therapeutic interventions.

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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