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 Overview - 

This is an intermediate level position in the Therapy Department of the Company. As an Art Therapist at EDTC you can expect to work with a caseload of up to 20 patients per week in addition to using art as a modality in group settings 2-3 nights a week. As a Counselor you must have training and experience to facilitate the employment of art to address psychological and emotional needs. You will have opportunities to represent the EDTC in various advertising, networking, or marketing events. 

Full-Time or Part-Time available.

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).

Benefits  

• Competitive pay based on education, credentials, and experience
• Signing and retention bonus plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance w/ option for 100% employer-paid medical
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, holiday, parental leave, and bereavement
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• HRSA STAR Loan Repayment Program site (up to 250K in educational loan repayment)

Schedule -

Flexible, some late afternoons and evenings required.

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

Requirements

• An art therapy specialty in an approved graduate degree program and 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.
• 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 or Social Worker in the state of New Mexico: Clinical Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• At a minimum, you must be licensed by the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board, to practice as one of the following in the state of New Mexico:
  • LAMFT - Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
  • LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • LMSW -- Licensed Master Social Worker
  • LPC -- Licensed Professional Counselor
• Independent professional licensure is preferable
• Training and experience in treatment of eating disorder or trauma related diagnoses preferred.
• 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.

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