Creative Arts Therapist - Full Time - Behavioral Health

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Creative Arts Therapist provides assessment, clinical counseling, and therapy services to patients across the inpatient hospital. The Creative Arts Therapist facilitates individual and group therapy as part of the multidisciplinary treatment team to assist patients in achieving treatment goals. *Monday - Friday with behavioral healthcare experience preferred, one weekend day a pay period, holidays as needed, psychoeducational group experience preferred. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Master's degree in Music, Counseling, Psychology, or a creative arts-related field (Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or Dance/Movement Therapy). Minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting, with preferred experience in a behavioral health care setting. Clinical counseling skills (per job competencies). Patient population knowledge and skills (per job competencies). Advanced Language Skills. Basic Mathematical Skills. Intermediate Critical Thinking Skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Experience in a behavioral health care setting. Credentials to supervise student interns and/or team members seeking licensure in art, music, or dance and movement therapy. Licenses and Certifications Required: Art Therapy Registration and Board Certification or Music Therapist Board Certified. Licenses and Certifications Preferred: Licensed Professional Art Therapist or Licensed Associate Art Therapist or Dance Movement Therapy Board Certification or Associate Counselor License or Professional Counselor License. If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! 182361 Minimum rate of $69,534.40 Annually HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. 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