Art Therapist / Clinical Counselor - BONUS PLAN & 100% Employer Paid Medical

Job Description

Job Description

The Eating Disorders Treatment Center offers a warm, safe and friendly atmosphere -- a special place to heal for people who have eating disorders. We have an immediate opening for an Art Therapist. EDTC is the largest and most experienced behavioral health practice in New Mexico devoted to the treatment of eating disorders, trauma, and related psychological issues. The use of Art Therapy as a treatment modality is a key component of our individual counseling, Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Programs for the treatment of eating disorders.

Position Requirements - 

• An art therapy specialty in an approved graduate degree program and eligible to obtain credentialing as a Registered Art Therapist in the state of New Mexico.
• Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT) by the New Mexico Art Therapy Credentialing Board or Board Certification through the Art Therapy Credentials Board is preferred but not required.
• Master's Degree in one of the social sciences with expertise in one of the following areas of study, acceptable for licensure as a Counselor, Social Worker, or Art Therapist in the state of New Mexico: Clinical Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• Licensed, or eligible to obtain licensure, by the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board, to practice in New Mexico.
• Independent professional licensure is preferable but not required.
• Training and experience in treatment of eating disorder or trauma related diagnoses preferred but not required.
• Commitment to HIPAA Requirements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willing and able to work as a part of team to achieve company objectives with regard to Client Counseling and Support.

Position Essential Job Functions -

• Use the creative process and the resulting artwork in a variety of art media as a therapeutic and healing treatment modality.
• Assist Clinical Staff as directed during Group Therapy Program Sessions, which may include leading skills or processing therapy sessions for any age level without assistance.
• Assist Clinical Director or Senior Staff Clinicians as needed in preparation of program materials, researching clinical treatment modalities, preparation of clinical session notes, etc.
• Provide individual counseling and therapy to clients and/or families or small groups.
• Diagnose behavioral health symptoms and issues according to the currently accepted criteria (DSM-IV and/or DSM-5).

Full-time or Part-time available

Benefits - 

• Competitive pay based on education, credentials, and experience
• Bonus plan
• 100% employer paid medical insurance available for employee w/ 50% paid for child dependents
• Dental, vision, life, short term disability, supplemental hospital, accident, and cancer insurances available
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, holiday, bereavement, and paid parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan w/ 3% employer contribution

Schedule -

• Flexible, some late afternoons and evenings required.

EDTC will consider providing relocation expense reimbursement to highly qualified applicants.

Pre-employment criminal background check and professional references are required.