Art Therapist

GRADE 18 LOCATION OF POSITION MDH - John L Gildner RICA 15000 Broschart Rd. Rockville, MD 20850 Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this position is assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing art therapy treatment for children and adolescents with emotional disabilities, including court involved youth. This position also involves coordinating students' treatment in conjunction with overall individual treatment plans. This position may provide guidance and direction to students and volunteers assigned to the art therapy program. This position does not supervise other positions. This position performs the full range of duties and responsibilities under general supervision. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Licensed Graduate Professional Art Therapist (LGPAT). Experience: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Licensed Graduate Professional Art Therapists (LGPAT). LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS 1. Candidates placed in this classification must be licensed by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Graduate Professional Art Therapist (LGPAT). 2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland. 3. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and maintain current certification. 4. Employees in this classification assigned to facilities with a swimming pool may be required to obtain Red Cross instruction and certification in Life Saving and Water Safety prior to permanent appointment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Employees in this classification are subject to call-in, and therefore, will be required to provide the agency with a telephone number where they can be reached. SELECTION PROCESS Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. BENEFITS STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr