Creative Arts Therapist - Full Time - Behavioral Health

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Creative Arts Therapist provides assessment, clinical counseling, and therapy services to patients across the inpatient hospital. The Creative Arts Therapist facilitates individual and group therapy as part of the multidisciplinary treatment team to assist patients in achieving treatment goals. •Monday - Friday with behavioral healthcare experience preferred, one weekend day a pay period, holidays as needed, psychoeducational group experience preferred.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Master's degree in Music, Counseling, Psychology, or a creative arts-related field (Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or Dance/Movement Therapy). Minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting, with preferred experience in a behavioral health care setting. Clinical counseling skills (per job competencies). Patient population knowledge and skills (per job competencies). Advanced Language Skills. Basic Mathematical Skills. Intermediate Critical Thinking Skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

Experience in a behavioral health care setting. Credentials to supervise student interns and/or team members seeking licensure in art, music, or dance and movement therapy.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Art Therapy Registration and Board Certification or Music Therapist Board Certified.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

Licensed Professional Art Therapist or Licensed Associate Art Therapist or Dance Movement Therapy Board Certification or Associate Counselor License or Professional Counselor License. If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!