ATTENTION
NOMINATIONS DEADLINE APPROACHING
The nominations deadline for the ATCB Board of Directors is approaching. Nominations must be received at the national office on or before June 24, 2008.
You may submit your name or a colleague’s name for consideration. Interested candidates should be current ATR-BCs who are dedicated to the protection of the public and promoting the competent and ethical practice of art therapy. To make a nomination, please complete the attached Call for Nominations. Additional information is also posted on our website at www.atcb.org.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Southwestern College - Art Therapy Department
This letter is being sent to undergraduate Art Therapy programs...I thought some of our Friends here might be interested...
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
My name is Jim Nolan and I am the President of Southwestern College in Santa Fe. Southwestern College is an accredited (HLC/NCA, AATA) graduate school offering an MA in Art Therapy/Counseling. We are located in Santa Fe, a great vortex of art, culture and spirituality.
(Travel and Leisure Magazine has called it the 3rd best travel destination in North America, behind New York and San Francisco…)
Our emphasis is holistic, with a strong emphasis on developing/exploring self, meaning, spirit and service. Unlike some sister schools whose foundations are specifically Buddhist, or Hindu or Transpersonal, we are pan-spiritual and encourage students (and faculty) to develop personally and professionally along whatever spiritual or meaning paths or traditions that resonate with them. This brings incredible diversity and richness to the learning experiences of our adult learners. From Lakota pipe ceremonies to Peruvian despachos to earth-based Druidic ceremony to prayer and meditation, the students of Southwestern College can be exposed to a great range of connections to a bigger picture, depending on her or his interests.
A note on our degree title: Art Therapy/Counseling. At Southwestern College, Art Therapy students take the same curriculum as our MA in Counseling students, the exceptions being those special sections or courses required by our AATA accreditation. Thus we convinced NCA to allow us to augment the degree title so that our graduates are license eligible both as Art Therapists, or, in states that do not license Art Therapists, as Counselors. It is truly a win-win for all involved.
I am a veteran of a dozen universities, online and on the ground. I have never seen anything like Southwestern College’s philosophy (someone recently used the phrase “soul in action” and I loved that) or approach to clinical training. My own Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (APA approved) had nowhere near the depth of Southwestern College’s clinical training. Indeed, I am a student in our own Transformational Ecopsychology Certificate Program and completed a ten day vision quest last summer in the mountains of Central New Mexico.
I would consider it a great favor and service if you would share our information with your faculty and students. Santa Fe is the second largest art market in the U.S. and the incredible light has been a draw for artists, photographers and those with aesthetic sensibilities forever. What with Georgia O’Keefe’s Ghost Ranch and museum, the hundreds of art galleries (literally), Spanish Market Days, Indian Market Days, and the cultural heritage of nineteen Indian Pueblos in Northern New Mexico, this is an incredible place to pursue Art Therapy as a career and meaning path.
We also run our own Counseling Center (well appointed, I might add), where students do practicum and sometimes their internship as well. It services low income clients on a true sliding scale, and students typically have an opportunity to work with the great diversity that makes up Northern New Mexico. It is a tremendous resource for the city and has been recognized as such by the mayor and city council.
Thanks for reading, and I look forward to fielding any inquiries from you, your faculty or your students.
From the Heart,
Jim Nolan, Ph.D.
President
Southwestern College
3690 ABC San Felipe
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87502
jnolanswc@yahoo.com
505.471.
5756
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
My name is Jim Nolan and I am the President of Southwestern College in Santa Fe. Southwestern College is an accredited (HLC/NCA, AATA) graduate school offering an MA in Art Therapy/Counseling. We are located in Santa Fe, a great vortex of art, culture and spirituality.
(Travel and Leisure Magazine has called it the 3rd best travel destination in North America, behind New York and San Francisco…)
Our emphasis is holistic, with a strong emphasis on developing/exploring self, meaning, spirit and service. Unlike some sister schools whose foundations are specifically Buddhist, or Hindu or Transpersonal, we are pan-spiritual and encourage students (and faculty) to develop personally and professionally along whatever spiritual or meaning paths or traditions that resonate with them. This brings incredible diversity and richness to the learning experiences of our adult learners. From Lakota pipe ceremonies to Peruvian despachos to earth-based Druidic ceremony to prayer and meditation, the students of Southwestern College can be exposed to a great range of connections to a bigger picture, depending on her or his interests.
A note on our degree title: Art Therapy/Counseling. At Southwestern College, Art Therapy students take the same curriculum as our MA in Counseling students, the exceptions being those special sections or courses required by our AATA accreditation. Thus we convinced NCA to allow us to augment the degree title so that our graduates are license eligible both as Art Therapists, or, in states that do not license Art Therapists, as Counselors. It is truly a win-win for all involved.
I am a veteran of a dozen universities, online and on the ground. I have never seen anything like Southwestern College’s philosophy (someone recently used the phrase “soul in action” and I loved that) or approach to clinical training. My own Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (APA approved) had nowhere near the depth of Southwestern College’s clinical training. Indeed, I am a student in our own Transformational Ecopsychology Certificate Program and completed a ten day vision quest last summer in the mountains of Central New Mexico.
I would consider it a great favor and service if you would share our information with your faculty and students. Santa Fe is the second largest art market in the U.S. and the incredible light has been a draw for artists, photographers and those with aesthetic sensibilities forever. What with Georgia O’Keefe’s Ghost Ranch and museum, the hundreds of art galleries (literally), Spanish Market Days, Indian Market Days, and the cultural heritage of nineteen Indian Pueblos in Northern New Mexico, this is an incredible place to pursue Art Therapy as a career and meaning path.
We also run our own Counseling Center (well appointed, I might add), where students do practicum and sometimes their internship as well. It services low income clients on a true sliding scale, and students typically have an opportunity to work with the great diversity that makes up Northern New Mexico. It is a tremendous resource for the city and has been recognized as such by the mayor and city council.
Thanks for reading, and I look forward to fielding any inquiries from you, your faculty or your students.
From the Heart,
Jim Nolan, Ph.D.
President
Southwestern College
3690 ABC San Felipe
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87502
jnolanswc@yahoo.com
505.471.
5756
Sunday, May 04, 2008
Art Therapy Jobs in Williamsburg, VA
Colonial Services Board
1657 Merrimac Trail
Williamsburg,Va 23185
(757) 220-3200
http://www.colonialcsb.org/Careers/
MH THERAPIST. (Pos. 124). - Community Mental Health Program seeks Master’s level clinician for position in a secure juvenile facility. Provides assessment, crisis intervention, and staff consultation. Individual and group therapy, case management and interagency collaboration required. Successful candidate should have experience working with youth and their families with a wide variety of behavioral, emotional, and psychological needs in a mental health or correctional setting. Licensed and experienced with at least one year providing clinical services to adolescents is preferred. Experience working with individuals with SA issues a plus. Excellent fringe benefit package. Salary commensurate with experience.
THERAPIST (POS. 246) - Seeking individual for intensive in home program for youth. Responsibilities include individual and family assessments, counseling services; education and case management services in the youth’s home. Interface with various systems that work with youth such as schools, courts, and social services. Position requires creative solution ability, flexible schedules, on call assistance and crisis intervention.. Master’s Degree in Human Services is preferred and at least two years work experience in working with at-risk youth and their families. Excellent fringe benefit package. Salary commensurate with experience.
1657 Merrimac Trail
Williamsburg,Va 23185
(757) 220-3200
http://www.colonialcsb.org/Careers/
MH THERAPIST. (Pos. 124). - Community Mental Health Program seeks Master’s level clinician for position in a secure juvenile facility. Provides assessment, crisis intervention, and staff consultation. Individual and group therapy, case management and interagency collaboration required. Successful candidate should have experience working with youth and their families with a wide variety of behavioral, emotional, and psychological needs in a mental health or correctional setting. Licensed and experienced with at least one year providing clinical services to adolescents is preferred. Experience working with individuals with SA issues a plus. Excellent fringe benefit package. Salary commensurate with experience.
THERAPIST (POS. 246) - Seeking individual for intensive in home program for youth. Responsibilities include individual and family assessments, counseling services; education and case management services in the youth’s home. Interface with various systems that work with youth such as schools, courts, and social services. Position requires creative solution ability, flexible schedules, on call assistance and crisis intervention.. Master’s Degree in Human Services is preferred and at least two years work experience in working with at-risk youth and their families. Excellent fringe benefit package. Salary commensurate with experience.
Kids in Focus Art Therapy Position
Hey - I just wanted to let you know and others that there is a part time Art Therapy position opening up at Kids in Focus in Richmond, VA. Our part time art therapist is leaving and we need to replace her. As you know this is a diagnostic group home and is writing intensive. I can get all of the contact info when they officially get it all together. Anyone can contact me on my cell phone with any questions. Thanks - Lesly (Shepardson)
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Legislative News & Alerts - Independent Practice
Legislative News & Alerts
Independent Practice
This page of the Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) area includes resources and information important to the professional practice of art therapists, including but not limited to: reimbursement, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and allied health professionals.
Licensure & Reimbursement
Licensure is often believed to be an automatic steeping stone to reimbursement of one's services as a mental health professional. However, licensure alone does not guarantee direct reimbursement. The insurance industry must be mandated by state law to reimburse licensed mental health professionals- only then is reimbursement guaranteed. This is often referred to as vendorship clause within a state law or regulations.
"Vendorship" is included in licensure legislation to seek mandated reimbursement and is obtained after a licensure law has been established for a period of time. The MA licensure law is one of the only ones in the country with vendorship specifically inclusive of expressive therapies. Of course, any state that has vendorship for counseling and allows equivalent degrees in art therapy to qualify for licensure would also include vendorship for those who become licensed.
What Can AATA's Chapters Do to Promote Reimbursement of Art Therapy Services?
When there is not mandated reimbursement for services, AATA Chapters should first contact the Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) for direction and any previous licensure and/or reimbursement history in their region or state. Notifying and working with the GAC is the an important first step and the GAC can provide advice on what groundwork needs to be accomplished, how to lobby decision-makers and insurance companies, and steps to take in terms of title protection for art therapists if it is not already in place in your state. Chapters may also find the following documents, Art Therapy and Counseling , State Counseling Licensure Boards, and the AATA Reimbursement Survey, useful in their pursuits of licensure and reimbursement.
Art therapists interested in being reimbursed in their state for work with older adults must check state laws and contact providers in their state about reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid. Medicaid is administrated at a state level and laws for reimbursement through Medicaid vary from state to state. Art Therapy is included as a reimbursable service within Partial Hospitalization for Geriatrics. Recently, this was expanded to include Outpatient Services as well.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the health care system, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, Public Law 104-191, included "Administrative Simplification" provisions that required Health and Human Services (HHS) to adopt national standards for electronic health care transactions. At the same time, Congress recognized that advances in electronic technology could erode the privacy of health information. Consequently, Congress incorporated into HIPAA provisions that mandated the adoption of Federal privacy protections for individually identifiable health information. Most employers provide HIPAA training to their employees; if you are an independent practitioner, learn more about HIPAA through the following sites:
HIPAA OnLine - This interactive tool, provided by the Federal Government, helps answer your questions about health coverage and your rights and protections under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). If you have clients who have questions about getting and continuing health coverage during events such as losing or changing jobs, pregnancy, moving, or divorce, you can get answers here.
HIPAA.org - Website featuring a Provider HIPAA Readiness Checklist and other resources and information related to the laws and regulations of HIPAA.
Allied Health Professionals & the Health Professions Network (HPN) Art therapy is defined by the American Medical Association (AMA) as an Allied Health Profession. Art therapists who work in hospitals or medical settings should be aware of the Health Professions Network (HPN), a group of volunteers representing health professional associations interested in interdisciplinary communication, discussion, and collaboration Participants meet at least annually to engage in discussion of issues relating to health care and to serve as a conduit for interdisciplinary problem solving and preparation for future health care delivery. AATA is represented at all HPN meetings and participates in committees and advocacy activities with the Network. The structure of HPN includes an unlimited number of participating health professional organizations and individuals interested in an interdisciplinary perspective of health care delivery. Leadership is provided by a volunteer member Coordinating Team responsible for securing the site arrangements for the next meeting and coordinating the efforts of the Discussion Teams' activities for that meeting. Topics of discussion are decided by consensus of participants and developed by interested volunteers for interaction by HPN participants. For more information about HPN, contact the GAC or visit the HPN web site at http://www.healthpronet.org/about/index.html and see http://www.healthpronet.org/ahp_month/10_03.html on art therapy as an allied health profession.
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) - JCAHO's mission is to continuously improve the safety and quality of care provided to the public through the provision of health care accreditation and related services that support performance improvement in health care organizations. The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 15,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. An independent, not-for-profit organization, the Joint Commission is the nation's predominant standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Since 1951, the Joint Commission has maintained state-of-the-art standards that focus on improving the quality and safety of care provided by health care organizations. The Joint Commission's comprehensive accreditation process evaluates an organization's compliance with these standards and other accreditation requirements.
The Joint Commission's evaluation and accreditation services are provided for the following types of organizations:
General, psychiatric, children's and rehabilitation hospitals.
Critical access hospitals.
Health care networks, including managed care plans, preferred provider organizations, integrated delivery networks, and managed behavioral health care organizations.
Home care organizations, including those that provide home health services, personal care and support services, home infusion and other pharmacy services, durable medical equipment services and hospice services.
Nursing homes and other long term care facilities, including subacute care programs, dementia special care programs and long term care pharmacies.
Assisted living facilities that provide or coordinate personal services, 24-hour supervision and assistance (scheduled and unscheduled), activities and health-related services.
Behavioral health care organizations, including those that provide mental health and addiction services, and services to persons with developmental disabilities of various ages, in various organized service settings.
Ambulatory care providers, for example, outpatient surgery facilities, rehabilitation centers, infusion centers, group practices as well as office-based surgery.
Clinical laboratories, including independent or freestanding laboratories, blood transfusion and donor centers, and public health laboratories. From http://www.jcaho.org/about+us/jcaho_facts.htm
The Joint Commission is governed by a 29-member Board of Commissioners that includes nurses, physicians, consumers, medical directors, administrators, providers, employers, a labor representative, health plan leaders, quality experts, ethicists, a health insurance administrator and educators. AATA is represented at JCAHO meetings to monitor changes in the commission and accreditation standards.
Independent Practice
This page of the Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) area includes resources and information important to the professional practice of art therapists, including but not limited to: reimbursement, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and allied health professionals.
Licensure & Reimbursement
Licensure is often believed to be an automatic steeping stone to reimbursement of one's services as a mental health professional. However, licensure alone does not guarantee direct reimbursement. The insurance industry must be mandated by state law to reimburse licensed mental health professionals- only then is reimbursement guaranteed. This is often referred to as vendorship clause within a state law or regulations.
"Vendorship" is included in licensure legislation to seek mandated reimbursement and is obtained after a licensure law has been established for a period of time. The MA licensure law is one of the only ones in the country with vendorship specifically inclusive of expressive therapies. Of course, any state that has vendorship for counseling and allows equivalent degrees in art therapy to qualify for licensure would also include vendorship for those who become licensed.
What Can AATA's Chapters Do to Promote Reimbursement of Art Therapy Services?
When there is not mandated reimbursement for services, AATA Chapters should first contact the Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) for direction and any previous licensure and/or reimbursement history in their region or state. Notifying and working with the GAC is the an important first step and the GAC can provide advice on what groundwork needs to be accomplished, how to lobby decision-makers and insurance companies, and steps to take in terms of title protection for art therapists if it is not already in place in your state. Chapters may also find the following documents, Art Therapy and Counseling , State Counseling Licensure Boards, and the AATA Reimbursement Survey, useful in their pursuits of licensure and reimbursement.
Art therapists interested in being reimbursed in their state for work with older adults must check state laws and contact providers in their state about reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid. Medicaid is administrated at a state level and laws for reimbursement through Medicaid vary from state to state. Art Therapy is included as a reimbursable service within Partial Hospitalization for Geriatrics. Recently, this was expanded to include Outpatient Services as well.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the health care system, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, Public Law 104-191, included "Administrative Simplification" provisions that required Health and Human Services (HHS) to adopt national standards for electronic health care transactions. At the same time, Congress recognized that advances in electronic technology could erode the privacy of health information. Consequently, Congress incorporated into HIPAA provisions that mandated the adoption of Federal privacy protections for individually identifiable health information. Most employers provide HIPAA training to their employees; if you are an independent practitioner, learn more about HIPAA through the following sites:
HIPAA OnLine - This interactive tool, provided by the Federal Government, helps answer your questions about health coverage and your rights and protections under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). If you have clients who have questions about getting and continuing health coverage during events such as losing or changing jobs, pregnancy, moving, or divorce, you can get answers here.
HIPAA.org - Website featuring a Provider HIPAA Readiness Checklist and other resources and information related to the laws and regulations of HIPAA.
Allied Health Professionals & the Health Professions Network (HPN) Art therapy is defined by the American Medical Association (AMA) as an Allied Health Profession. Art therapists who work in hospitals or medical settings should be aware of the Health Professions Network (HPN), a group of volunteers representing health professional associations interested in interdisciplinary communication, discussion, and collaboration Participants meet at least annually to engage in discussion of issues relating to health care and to serve as a conduit for interdisciplinary problem solving and preparation for future health care delivery. AATA is represented at all HPN meetings and participates in committees and advocacy activities with the Network. The structure of HPN includes an unlimited number of participating health professional organizations and individuals interested in an interdisciplinary perspective of health care delivery. Leadership is provided by a volunteer member Coordinating Team responsible for securing the site arrangements for the next meeting and coordinating the efforts of the Discussion Teams' activities for that meeting. Topics of discussion are decided by consensus of participants and developed by interested volunteers for interaction by HPN participants. For more information about HPN, contact the GAC or visit the HPN web site at http://www.healthpronet.org/about/index.html and see http://www.healthpronet.org/ahp_month/10_03.html on art therapy as an allied health profession.
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) - JCAHO's mission is to continuously improve the safety and quality of care provided to the public through the provision of health care accreditation and related services that support performance improvement in health care organizations. The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 15,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. An independent, not-for-profit organization, the Joint Commission is the nation's predominant standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Since 1951, the Joint Commission has maintained state-of-the-art standards that focus on improving the quality and safety of care provided by health care organizations. The Joint Commission's comprehensive accreditation process evaluates an organization's compliance with these standards and other accreditation requirements.
The Joint Commission's evaluation and accreditation services are provided for the following types of organizations:
General, psychiatric, children's and rehabilitation hospitals.
Critical access hospitals.
Health care networks, including managed care plans, preferred provider organizations, integrated delivery networks, and managed behavioral health care organizations.
Home care organizations, including those that provide home health services, personal care and support services, home infusion and other pharmacy services, durable medical equipment services and hospice services.
Nursing homes and other long term care facilities, including subacute care programs, dementia special care programs and long term care pharmacies.
Assisted living facilities that provide or coordinate personal services, 24-hour supervision and assistance (scheduled and unscheduled), activities and health-related services.
Behavioral health care organizations, including those that provide mental health and addiction services, and services to persons with developmental disabilities of various ages, in various organized service settings.
Ambulatory care providers, for example, outpatient surgery facilities, rehabilitation centers, infusion centers, group practices as well as office-based surgery.
Clinical laboratories, including independent or freestanding laboratories, blood transfusion and donor centers, and public health laboratories. From http://www.jcaho.org/about+us/jcaho_facts.htm
The Joint Commission is governed by a 29-member Board of Commissioners that includes nurses, physicians, consumers, medical directors, administrators, providers, employers, a labor representative, health plan leaders, quality experts, ethicists, a health insurance administrator and educators. AATA is represented at JCAHO meetings to monitor changes in the commission and accreditation standards.
Creative & Expressive Arts Therapist I & II
Creative & Expressive Arts Therapist I &
Creative & Expressive Arts Therapist II (Part-time)
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA
Creative and Expressive Arts Therapies (CEAT) positions open immediately at Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic (WPIC), part of the larger University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).An experienced clinician with 3 or more years of inpatient psychiatric experience preferred. Competitive salary.
Position entails providing individual supervision to shared interns from nearby Childrens' Hospital, as well as direct clinical group services with psychiatric patients. WPIC is an acute, brief-stay hospital with 13 units and 280 beds, and spans the full age and diagnostic continuum.
If you are a collaborative team-player who is passionate about the arts, and embraces the challenge of providing first-rate training, supervision, and direct clinical services, please contact the Director, Nancy Rued (412) 246-5498 for more information. Website: www.upmc.com
Expires: 7/1/08
Creative & Expressive Arts Therapist II (Part-time)
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA
Creative and Expressive Arts Therapies (CEAT) positions open immediately at Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic (WPIC), part of the larger University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).An experienced clinician with 3 or more years of inpatient psychiatric experience preferred. Competitive salary.
Position entails providing individual supervision to shared interns from nearby Childrens' Hospital, as well as direct clinical group services with psychiatric patients. WPIC is an acute, brief-stay hospital with 13 units and 280 beds, and spans the full age and diagnostic continuum.
If you are a collaborative team-player who is passionate about the arts, and embraces the challenge of providing first-rate training, supervision, and direct clinical services, please contact the Director, Nancy Rued (412) 246-5498 for more information. Website: www.upmc.com
Expires: 7/1/08
Art Therapist
Art Therapist
Henry Street Settlement, Manhattan, NY
Under the supervision of the Director of After-School Services, the Art Therapist is to deliver sequential, theme based therapeutic activities for participants and their families. Also responsible for developing, refining life skills curriculum, conduct pre and post surveys, support after-school program expectations, policies and protocols, as well as work within the team setting of our network of after-school sites. $20-$50 an hour. Contact: Katha Cato kcato@henrystreet.org. Website: www.henrystreet.org- Go to after-school services section.
Expires: Until Filled
Henry Street Settlement, Manhattan, NY
Under the supervision of the Director of After-School Services, the Art Therapist is to deliver sequential, theme based therapeutic activities for participants and their families. Also responsible for developing, refining life skills curriculum, conduct pre and post surveys, support after-school program expectations, policies and protocols, as well as work within the team setting of our network of after-school sites. $20-$50 an hour. Contact: Katha Cato kcato@henrystreet.org. Website: www.henrystreet.org- Go to after-school services section.
Expires: Until Filled
Assistant Professor - GWU
Assistant Professor
George Washington University, Washington, DC
The GW Art Therapy Graduate Program invites applications for a full-time assistant professor. Duties include teaching, advising, ongoing scholarly/creative work, service to professional organizations, programmatic work, and supervision of student projects. ATR-BC required. Minimum five years clinical experience, two years teaching experience and evidence of continuing scholarly work, specifically research-based.
Questions regarding application procedures or the search process may be directed to hbardot@gwu.edu or 202-994-6285. For more information about the Art Therapy Program consult, www.gwu.edu/~artx or for specific job descriptions and application procedures www.gwu.edu/employment.cfm. EOE.
Expires: 7/1/08
George Washington University, Washington, DC
The GW Art Therapy Graduate Program invites applications for a full-time assistant professor. Duties include teaching, advising, ongoing scholarly/creative work, service to professional organizations, programmatic work, and supervision of student projects. ATR-BC required. Minimum five years clinical experience, two years teaching experience and evidence of continuing scholarly work, specifically research-based.
Questions regarding application procedures or the search process may be directed to hbardot@gwu.edu or 202-994-6285. For more information about the Art Therapy Program consult, www.gwu.edu/~artx or for specific job descriptions and application procedures www.gwu.edu/employment.cfm. EOE.
Expires: 7/1/08
Summer Camp Art Therapist
Summer Camp Art Therapist
Miriam Learning Center, Webster Groves, MO
Provide art therapy to children with multiple learning challenges during our summer four week, half-day therapy camp. Work with OT, SP/L and music therapists to coordinate a comprehensive treatment camp. The camp runs June 16-July 11, 2008, M-TH, with working hours from 8:15 am to 12:15 p.m. Contact Beth Rose, MSW, LCSW, Director 314-961-1500, Fax resume to 314-968-7338 or email resume and/or questions to brose@miriamlearningcenter.org
Expires: 5/30/08
Miriam Learning Center, Webster Groves, MO
Provide art therapy to children with multiple learning challenges during our summer four week, half-day therapy camp. Work with OT, SP/L and music therapists to coordinate a comprehensive treatment camp. The camp runs June 16-July 11, 2008, M-TH, with working hours from 8:15 am to 12:15 p.m. Contact Beth Rose, MSW, LCSW, Director 314-961-1500, Fax resume to 314-968-7338 or email resume and/or questions to brose@miriamlearningcenter.org
Expires: 5/30/08
Art Therapist
Art Therapist
Children’s Aid Society, York, PA
Excellent opportunity for a creative, energetic individual. Full-time, exempt position. Conducts outpatient individual and group art therapy. Some local travel to multiple work sites. Registered art therapist (Masters in Art Therapy) with at least two years experience with children and families. For more information go to: www.cassouthernpa.org. Send resumes by email to: lbecker@cassd.org. EOE.
Expires: Until Filled
Children’s Aid Society, York, PA
Excellent opportunity for a creative, energetic individual. Full-time, exempt position. Conducts outpatient individual and group art therapy. Some local travel to multiple work sites. Registered art therapist (Masters in Art Therapy) with at least two years experience with children and families. For more information go to: www.cassouthernpa.org. Send resumes by email to: lbecker@cassd.org. EOE.
Expires: Until Filled
Art Therapist - Coalinga State Hospital
Art Therapist
Coalinga State Hospital, Coalinga, CA
Many full-time Art Therapist positions are available at Coalinga State Hospital in central California. Art Therapists work in the Rehab Therapy Department with Music and Recreation Therapists. Job duties include facilitating groups, participating in Treatment planning, completing Rehab assessments, planning events and activities for patients, and monthly paperwork. Coalinga State Hospital is a new facility treating sex offenders. There is the opportunity to design sex offender specific Art Therapy groups. The Art Center at the hospital includes a Ceramics program, Leatherworking and other Studio groups, as well as Art Therapy groups to address Anger Management, Self-Esteem and other issues.
The starting salary is $64,000/year. Good benefits and low cost of living! We recently hired graduates of Ursuline, Seton Hill, School of the Art Institute, Antioch and Mount Mary. Openings will be available for years due to activation. For more information go to: http://www.dmh.ca.gov and click on "State Hospitals," "Coalinga State Hospital," "Human Resources," "How to get a State job," and the link for the application form "STD 678." Mail your application to Personnel, Coalinga State Hospital, P.O. Box 5000, Coalinga, CA 93210. You may also contact Amy Pfenning, MPS, ATR, at APfenning@csh.dmh.ca.gov or 559-934-8016, or Evelyn Catano, Chief of Rehab Therapy at 559-934-3780 for more information.
Expires: On-going
Coalinga State Hospital, Coalinga, CA
Many full-time Art Therapist positions are available at Coalinga State Hospital in central California. Art Therapists work in the Rehab Therapy Department with Music and Recreation Therapists. Job duties include facilitating groups, participating in Treatment planning, completing Rehab assessments, planning events and activities for patients, and monthly paperwork. Coalinga State Hospital is a new facility treating sex offenders. There is the opportunity to design sex offender specific Art Therapy groups. The Art Center at the hospital includes a Ceramics program, Leatherworking and other Studio groups, as well as Art Therapy groups to address Anger Management, Self-Esteem and other issues.
The starting salary is $64,000/year. Good benefits and low cost of living! We recently hired graduates of Ursuline, Seton Hill, School of the Art Institute, Antioch and Mount Mary. Openings will be available for years due to activation. For more information go to: http://www.dmh.ca.gov and click on "State Hospitals," "Coalinga State Hospital," "Human Resources," "How to get a State job," and the link for the application form "STD 678." Mail your application to Personnel, Coalinga State Hospital, P.O. Box 5000, Coalinga, CA 93210. You may also contact Amy Pfenning, MPS, ATR, at APfenning@csh.dmh.ca.gov or 559-934-8016, or Evelyn Catano, Chief of Rehab Therapy at 559-934-3780 for more information.
Expires: On-going
Art Therapist - 2 positions
Art Therapist- 2 positions
Adam's Camp, Nantucket, MA
Adam's Camp has temporary positions available for experienced Pediatric Art Therapists for our Nantucket, MA program. We offer a unique and highly valuable clinical experience for professionals who are dedicated to and have experience with trans-disciplinary work. Adam's Camp is a Colorado and Nantucket-based agency committed to intensive, integrated therapeutic programs for children with developmental disabilities. We also provide support and respite for parents and siblings, so they can take an active and educated role in their child's therapy. Our programs serve families on Nantucket throughout the New England area as well as Colorado.
The Adam's Camp model provides powerful progress and direction, through an interdisciplinary approach to providing therapy to children with developmental disabilities and their families. During an Adam's Camp session, children receive intensive speech, physical, occupational, art and music therapy, centered on specific goals set by the family. Five therapists work individually with each child for 6 hours a day, and then collaborate at the end of each day - and finally at the end of the week - to develop an overall therapy plan that best facilitates the child's development of his or her full potential. This plan, presented in the form of a picture report, is designed to share with the child's ongoing therapy team, teachers, caregivers and medical team.
Specifics of our Intensive Therapy program include:
- We work with 4 - 8 year olds who can benefit from intensive - multiple discipline therapies and kids 8 and older who can benefit from activity based small group therapy
- The top three diagnosis are Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down syndrome, CP
- We treat children who are severe to high functioning
- We are asset based, who child and whole family focused
- Therapists live at Camp in comfortable cabin lodging with their team
- Families attend Camp. The identified child is in Therapy / Trailblazer from 8:30 - 2:30 for 5 consecutive days. Parents and sibs enjoy respite and mountain activities while the identified child is in Therapy / Trailblazer
- There are 5 kids on each team with 5 therapists / Therapy Camp
- Each team has two volunteers who provide maximum support
- Therapy teams conference nightly to develop and refine individualized therapy plans
The positions are offered on a contract basis per week. The therapist must be available from Saturday morning through Saturday morning of the given week. 2008 Camp Dates: June 22-June 28. Contact: Max Goode - Program Director, Adam's Camp Nantucket Phone 508-228-1981 or maxeygoode@aol.com
Expires: Until filled
Adam's Camp, Nantucket, MA
Adam's Camp has temporary positions available for experienced Pediatric Art Therapists for our Nantucket, MA program. We offer a unique and highly valuable clinical experience for professionals who are dedicated to and have experience with trans-disciplinary work. Adam's Camp is a Colorado and Nantucket-based agency committed to intensive, integrated therapeutic programs for children with developmental disabilities. We also provide support and respite for parents and siblings, so they can take an active and educated role in their child's therapy. Our programs serve families on Nantucket throughout the New England area as well as Colorado.
The Adam's Camp model provides powerful progress and direction, through an interdisciplinary approach to providing therapy to children with developmental disabilities and their families. During an Adam's Camp session, children receive intensive speech, physical, occupational, art and music therapy, centered on specific goals set by the family. Five therapists work individually with each child for 6 hours a day, and then collaborate at the end of each day - and finally at the end of the week - to develop an overall therapy plan that best facilitates the child's development of his or her full potential. This plan, presented in the form of a picture report, is designed to share with the child's ongoing therapy team, teachers, caregivers and medical team.
Specifics of our Intensive Therapy program include:
- We work with 4 - 8 year olds who can benefit from intensive - multiple discipline therapies and kids 8 and older who can benefit from activity based small group therapy
- The top three diagnosis are Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down syndrome, CP
- We treat children who are severe to high functioning
- We are asset based, who child and whole family focused
- Therapists live at Camp in comfortable cabin lodging with their team
- Families attend Camp. The identified child is in Therapy / Trailblazer from 8:30 - 2:30 for 5 consecutive days. Parents and sibs enjoy respite and mountain activities while the identified child is in Therapy / Trailblazer
- There are 5 kids on each team with 5 therapists / Therapy Camp
- Each team has two volunteers who provide maximum support
- Therapy teams conference nightly to develop and refine individualized therapy plans
The positions are offered on a contract basis per week. The therapist must be available from Saturday morning through Saturday morning of the given week. 2008 Camp Dates: June 22-June 28. Contact: Max Goode - Program Director, Adam's Camp Nantucket Phone 508-228-1981 or maxeygoode@aol.com
Expires: Until filled
Ceramics Instructor
Ceramics Instructor
Sarah Neuman Center for Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Mamaroneck, NY
We are looking for a ceramics instructor to work with our residents facility-wide. The job will also include firing a kiln at least on a monthly basis. This would be a consulting position-1-2 times a week. Experience working with the elderly is required. Immediate availability will be a plus.
Please send your resume and two professional refereces to Mila Barg Levine, Events Planning Coordinator, Sarah Neuman Center for Healthcare and Rehabilitation 845 Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. Phone: 914-864-5194 / Fax: 914-864-5818/ E-mail: mlevine@jhha.org
Expires: 5/1/08
Sarah Neuman Center for Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Mamaroneck, NY
We are looking for a ceramics instructor to work with our residents facility-wide. The job will also include firing a kiln at least on a monthly basis. This would be a consulting position-1-2 times a week. Experience working with the elderly is required. Immediate availability will be a plus.
Please send your resume and two professional refereces to Mila Barg Levine, Events Planning Coordinator, Sarah Neuman Center for Healthcare and Rehabilitation 845 Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. Phone: 914-864-5194 / Fax: 914-864-5818/ E-mail: mlevine@jhha.org
Expires: 5/1/08
Asst/Assoc Professor Art Therapy/Experssive Arts Therapy
Asst/Assoc Professor Art Therapy/Expressive Arts Therapy
Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
Duties and Responsibilities: The Professional Studies Division of Lesley College is seeking a half-time, 9 month faculty member in art therapy/expressive arts therapy. Responsibilities include teaching four classes per year in art therapy/expressive arts therapy and related disciplines such as human services/counseling/holistic psychology, advising undergraduate students, participating in curriculum development, serving on appropriate college and university committees and task forces, and participating in recruitment and retention activities.
Requirements: Terminal degree with appropriate art therapy/expressive arts therapy graduate training. Evidence of successful teaching and clinical experience are desired. Experience with teaching undergraduate students a plus.
To apply visit: http://lesley.interviewexchange.com
Expires: 9/1/08
Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
Duties and Responsibilities: The Professional Studies Division of Lesley College is seeking a half-time, 9 month faculty member in art therapy/expressive arts therapy. Responsibilities include teaching four classes per year in art therapy/expressive arts therapy and related disciplines such as human services/counseling/holistic psychology, advising undergraduate students, participating in curriculum development, serving on appropriate college and university committees and task forces, and participating in recruitment and retention activities.
Requirements: Terminal degree with appropriate art therapy/expressive arts therapy graduate training. Evidence of successful teaching and clinical experience are desired. Experience with teaching undergraduate students a plus.
To apply visit: http://lesley.interviewexchange.com
Expires: 9/1/08
Director of Expressive Arts
Director of Expressive Arts
Tanager Place, Cedar Rapids, IA
Direct Expressive Arts program at multi-service children's agency and facilitate open graphic arts studio for inpatient participants, as well as supervise music/writing/drama program components. Must be fluent with various graphic arts modalities, compassionate, passionate about the arts. Able to work successfully with children and adolescents in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Master's in art therapy/similar degree from accredited program or combination of master's degree in human services/social work from accredited program with strong graphic arts background. Full-time. Competitive salary and benefits.
For more information, see complete position posting at www.tanagerplace.org or call Kathy Krantz at 319-365-9164 ext 333. Send resume and cover letter to kkrantz@tanagerplace.org
Expires: Until filled
Tanager Place, Cedar Rapids, IA
Direct Expressive Arts program at multi-service children's agency and facilitate open graphic arts studio for inpatient participants, as well as supervise music/writing/drama program components. Must be fluent with various graphic arts modalities, compassionate, passionate about the arts. Able to work successfully with children and adolescents in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Master's in art therapy/similar degree from accredited program or combination of master's degree in human services/social work from accredited program with strong graphic arts background. Full-time. Competitive salary and benefits.
For more information, see complete position posting at www.tanagerplace.org or call Kathy Krantz at 319-365-9164 ext 333. Send resume and cover letter to kkrantz@tanagerplace.org
Expires: Until filled
Art Therapist
Art Therapist
SHIELDS for Families, Inc., South Los Angeles, CA
Art therapy encourages clients to express emotion and explore their problems using a wide range of art materials, enabling positive change and personal growth.Consults with clinical supervisor, psychiatrist, clinic peers or other specialist(s) concerning treatment plan, and plans as appropriate or necessary. May also change method and degree of therapy when indicated by client progress. Discuss progress towards goals with client.
Requirements: Master's degree (MSW, LCSW, MA, or MS, Psy.D, Ph.D, Psych Assistant or Registered Intern) with a minimum of one (1) year clinical experience. May include internship. First consideration given to qualified candidates with knowledge of/or previous experience working in substance abuse and mental health services. Experience providing cultural competent clinical/therapeutic counseling, interviewing groups and families. Knowledge of assessments and various clinical duties. Experience with intake assessment and education. Bilingual a plus.
For more information contact Katherine Ross at kross@shieldsforfamilies.org or call 323-242-5000 x 282.
Expires: 5/1/08
SHIELDS for Families, Inc., South Los Angeles, CA
Art therapy encourages clients to express emotion and explore their problems using a wide range of art materials, enabling positive change and personal growth.Consults with clinical supervisor, psychiatrist, clinic peers or other specialist(s) concerning treatment plan, and plans as appropriate or necessary. May also change method and degree of therapy when indicated by client progress. Discuss progress towards goals with client.
Requirements: Master's degree (MSW, LCSW, MA, or MS, Psy.D, Ph.D, Psych Assistant or Registered Intern) with a minimum of one (1) year clinical experience. May include internship. First consideration given to qualified candidates with knowledge of/or previous experience working in substance abuse and mental health services. Experience providing cultural competent clinical/therapeutic counseling, interviewing groups and families. Knowledge of assessments and various clinical duties. Experience with intake assessment and education. Bilingual a plus.
For more information contact Katherine Ross at kross@shieldsforfamilies.org or call 323-242-5000 x 282.
Expires: 5/1/08
Art Therapist
Art Therapist
The Hebrew Home at Riverdale, Riverdale, NY
In this position you will develop and conduct a wide variety of music/art activities for residents in order that social, physical, and cognitive functioning is enhanced and maximized. You will be a member of the comprehensive clinical care team and assist the department with special events. Candidate must possess a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Music or Art Therapy. Individual should have excellent interpersonal skills and must be enthusiastic and dedicated to provide services to the elderly. Currently registered and/or certified and/or eligible to take such exam within one year of hire date is required.
Please fax/send/email your resume in Word Format, referencing job title in the subject line. Please indicate salary requirements. Asst. Director of Human Resources, The Hebrew Home at Riverdale, 5901 Palisade Avenue, Riverdale, NY 10471. Fax (718) 548-5314. Email: hrapplicants@hebrewhome.org Visit our website at: www.hebrewhome.org. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Expires: 5/16/08
The Hebrew Home at Riverdale, Riverdale, NY
In this position you will develop and conduct a wide variety of music/art activities for residents in order that social, physical, and cognitive functioning is enhanced and maximized. You will be a member of the comprehensive clinical care team and assist the department with special events. Candidate must possess a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Music or Art Therapy. Individual should have excellent interpersonal skills and must be enthusiastic and dedicated to provide services to the elderly. Currently registered and/or certified and/or eligible to take such exam within one year of hire date is required.
Please fax/send/email your resume in Word Format, referencing job title in the subject line. Please indicate salary requirements. Asst. Director of Human Resources, The Hebrew Home at Riverdale, 5901 Palisade Avenue, Riverdale, NY 10471. Fax (718) 548-5314. Email: hrapplicants@hebrewhome.org Visit our website at: www.hebrewhome.org. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Expires: 5/16/08
Art Therapy Instructor
Art Therapy Instructor
Highland Park Senior Center, Highland Park, IL
Seeking qualified instructor to teach Art Therapy for senior adults with various limitations including; visual, physical, social and cogntive. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to propose class objectives, lessons plans, and details. Please contact: Laura Frey at the Highland Park Senior Center at 847-926-1860 or Lfrey@cityhpil.com
Expires: 6/1/08
Highland Park Senior Center, Highland Park, IL
Seeking qualified instructor to teach Art Therapy for senior adults with various limitations including; visual, physical, social and cogntive. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to propose class objectives, lessons plans, and details. Please contact: Laura Frey at the Highland Park Senior Center at 847-926-1860 or Lfrey@cityhpil.com
Expires: 6/1/08
Recreational Therapist
Recreational Therapist
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA
The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System in sunny California is currently recruiting for four Recreation Therapist positions. Two positions will be in the Nursing Home Care Unit. The other two positions will be in the Polytrauma Unit. See USA jobs at www.usajobs.gov for information on application.
Expires: 4/21/08
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA
The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System in sunny California is currently recruiting for four Recreation Therapist positions. Two positions will be in the Nursing Home Care Unit. The other two positions will be in the Polytrauma Unit. See USA jobs at www.usajobs.gov for information on application.
Expires: 4/21/08
Adjunctive Therapist & Adjunctive Therapist Supervior
Adjunctive Therapist & Adjunctive Therapist Supervisor
Medicorp Health System, Fredericksburg, VA
Snowden at Fredericksburg, the mental health and behavioral health department of Mary Washington Hospital, is looking for two creative arts. The department has both inpatient and outpatient (PHP and IOP) programs, and while the working titles are Expressive Therapist/Expressive Therapies Supervisor, on the website, it will be listed as Adjunctive Therapist/ Adjunctive Therapist Supervisor. Master's degree required for art/dance/music/creative arts therapist. Experience and background in spirituality and spiritual healing is a plus as duties of running spirituality groups may be combined with either one of the two positions.
Please go to http://www.medicorpcareers.org for more information and to apply on-line. You can also contact Mariko Saito, MA, ATR-BC, Expressive Therapies Supervisor, Snowden at Fredericksburg at (540)741-3900, Ext. 83087 or mariko.saito@medicorp.org until 4/30. After above date, please direct inquiries to Tanika Alexander, Outpatient Services Supervisor, SAF at (540)741-3904 or tanika.alexander@medicorp.org
Expires: 5/21/08
Medicorp Health System, Fredericksburg, VA
Snowden at Fredericksburg, the mental health and behavioral health department of Mary Washington Hospital, is looking for two creative arts. The department has both inpatient and outpatient (PHP and IOP) programs, and while the working titles are Expressive Therapist/Expressive Therapies Supervisor, on the website, it will be listed as Adjunctive Therapist/ Adjunctive Therapist Supervisor. Master's degree required for art/dance/music/creative arts therapist. Experience and background in spirituality and spiritual healing is a plus as duties of running spirituality groups may be combined with either one of the two positions.
Please go to http://www.medicorpcareers.org for more information and to apply on-line. You can also contact Mariko Saito, MA, ATR-BC, Expressive Therapies Supervisor, Snowden at Fredericksburg at (540)741-3900, Ext. 83087 or mariko.saito@medicorp.org until 4/30. After above date, please direct inquiries to Tanika Alexander, Outpatient Services Supervisor, SAF at (540)741-3904 or tanika.alexander@medicorp.org
Expires: 5/21/08
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