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LEGACY TREATMENT SERVICES GROUP

Therapist

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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.

$68,141 / year median in New Jersey

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

The Therapist designs and supervises a safe environment and positive residential treatment program. Establishes and maintains a positive, strengths-based, developmentally appropriate therapeutic milieu that is in keeping with the values and clinical treatment philosophy of the Agency. Meets all administrative, legal and program requirements as mandated by all operating contracts including, but not limited to DCPP and COA. Oversees and coordinates all aspects of a resident's treatment program along and provides individual, family and group therapy in accordance with the treatment plan in concert with the other treatment team members. This is a 40 Hour Full Time Benefited position which includes: Flexible work hours Supervision provided CEUs provided and paid for. Paid training days included 3.2 weeks PTO in first year, 4 Floating Holidays, and 9 Agency Holidays Annual Retention Bonus Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
Education/Experience:
Master's Degree in social work or counseling. License required, LSW/LAC or
LCSW/LPC.
Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LTS456