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An Art Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving art, crafts, and similar activities. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.
$62,661 / year median in Idaho
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Therapist at Cornerstone Wellness & Recovery Therapist at Cornerstone Wellness & Recovery in Pocatello, Idaho Posted in 1 day ago.
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full-time Position Summary The Therapist serves as the main point of contact for each participant at the facility. The Therapist meets with the participants for individual and group therapy sessions and endeavors to foster long-term behavioral change through compassion, empathy, and therapeutic alliance as well as helping to plan for aftercare. The Therapist reports directly to the Clinical Director and attends regularly scheduled supervision sessions. Culture ? Partners with a multi-disciplinary team on assessments, client care planning and treatment goals. ? Ensures safety of participants. ? Fosters and creates positive relationships with team members, participants, families, visitors and the community. ? Interacts with referents, providing customer service, compassion and expertise to each situation. Duties and Responsibilities ? Meet with assigned participants weekly for individual counseling regarding their progress in their treatment. ? Conduct groups as assigned. ? Complete all charting and notes within specified time frames. ? Meet with clinical coordinator and other staff members weekly for clinical review of participants. ? Develop the material/curriculum with depth and variety for the topic group assigned. ? Exhibit the ability to motivate participants in their early recovery. ? In conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, develop and implement an aftercare plan with the participant. ? Occasionally provides crisis management. ? Occasionally provides in-house training to clinical staff ? Regularly attends outside training and professional development. ? Occasionally attends conferences Requirements and Qualifications ? Master's Degree in Psychology. ? CADAC or Equivalent ? 2+ years' professional experience as a registered psychotherapist. ? Previous experience working with substance abuse.