Integrative Therapist - Part time evenings and weekends HopeWay Charlotte, NC Job Details Temporary | Part-time | Contract $35 - $45 an hour 18 hours ago Qualifications Behavioral health hospital experience Teamwork Employee relationship building Outpatient experience Master's degree Bachelor's degree Full Job Description Creative Arts Therapist (Music, Art, Dance/Movement, Drama, or Recreation Therapy)Position Summary At HopeWay, we believe healing happens through connection, creativity, and meaningful experiences. The Creative Arts Therapist plays an important role in helping adolescents and adults build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and discover new pathways to wellness through expressive and experiential therapies. This position provides therapeutic creative arts and recreational groups within a comprehensive behavioral health setting offering Residential, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) services. Utilizing evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions, the therapist helps clients explore emotions, develop self-awareness, practice healthy coping strategies, and foster hope and recovery. As a valued member of HopeWay's Integrative Therapies team, this role collaborates closely with professionals in music therapy, art therapy, drama therapy, recreation therapy, horticulture, nutrition, and clinical services to support whole-person healing. The therapist also provides specialty programming for evening IOP groups and weekend residential programming. Primary Responsibilities Facilitate engaging experiential and expressive therapy groups for adolescents and adults receiving mental health treatment across Residential, PHP, and IOP levels of care. Create opportunities for clients to apply skills learned through therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and self-compassion. Provide coverage and support for other Integrative Therapies programs as needed. Lead specialty therapeutic programming for evening IOP participants and weekend residential clients. Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages creativity, personal growth, and recovery. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTherapeutic Services Design and facilitate therapeutic group experiences utilizing evidence-based interventions within area of specialty. Adapt activities and interventions to meet the emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and developmental needs of participants. Monitor client engagement, emotional regulation, and behavioral functioning throughout sessions and modify interventions as clinically appropriate. Encourage self-expression, social connection, skill-building, and healthy leisure engagement through creative and experiential modalities. Team Collaboration Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure coordinated and holistic client care. Communicate relevant observations and clinical information that support treatment goals and client progress. Participate in departmental and team meetings as appropriate. Documentation and Compliance Complete timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation within the electronic health record. Maintain professional, ethical, and regulatory standards of practice. Support program operations through flexibility in scheduling and group coverage when needed. HopeWay Culture Demonstrate HopeWay's commitment to dignity, compassion, excellence, and recovery-oriented care. Build respectful and caring relationships with clients, families, staff, community partners, and visitors. Contribute to a positive, collaborative workplace culture that promotes wellness and belonging. Minimum QualificationsEducation Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred, depending on specialty and licensure requirements. Experience Two to five years of experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, healthcare, or related therapeutic settings preferred. Experience in psychiatric inpatient, residential treatment, or intensive outpatient settings strongly preferred. Licensure/Certification Current credential or certification in area of specialty, such as: CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) MT-BC (Board Certified Music Therapist) ATR or ATR-P (Registered Art Therapist) RDT (Registered Drama Therapist) R-DMT (Registered Dance/Movement Therapist) Other equivalent specialty credentials

Position Details Job Type:

PRN Compensation:

$35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Schedule:

PRN / As Needed Primary coverage for evening and weekend programming Additional weekday hours may be available based on program needs and employee availability Why HopeWay? HopeWay is dedicated to providing exceptional mental health care through evidence-based treatment, compassionate support, and innovative therapeutic programming. Our Integrative Therapies team offers unique opportunities to help clients experience healing through creativity, movement, connection, and meaningful engagement. We are committed to fostering a culture where both clients and team members can thrive.

Pay:

$35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person