COMHAR, Inc. Hiring For Creative Arts Therapist at Philadelphia, PA  Full Time

Description

Intensive Behavioral Health LTSR-York Street

Creative Art’s Therapist to partner with program leadership to design and implement therapeutic programming and related activities which reflects individual needs, interests, and the individualized recovery planning processes. This position would be within or Behavioral Health division inside of our long term structured residence home.

• Completes detailed documentation is completed for each individual in their clinical record and in other areas as directed. Such documentation should be timely, legible, and provide an accurate depiction of individuals’ progress, challenges, etc. Satisfies compliance with regulations regarding record keeping and reporting.
• Participates in the multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings, assists with recovery plan development, and identifies appropriate internal/external supports and services as directed
• Completes identified assessments for each individual upon admission and annually thereafter or more frequently if clinically indicated. Discipline-specific tools are utilized to ensure that the assessment drives the recovery planning process and goal development.
• Facilitates activities with individuals and groups, including educational, clinical, social, and leisure programs for which individuals input is elicited. Most of the services delivered are in a direct service/clinical capacity.
• Provides consultation to staff regarding program and activity goals, parameters, and content, as they pertain to individual recovery plans. Provides education and training to individuals in recovery, as well as staff regarding the benefits and intricacies of art therapy
• Assists with connecting individuals to community resources as identified in their treatment/recovery plan. Establishes partnerships with community-based supports to promote community integration/inclusion and identifies methods for individuals in recovery to build social capital and develop networks of support.
• Maintains compliance with all COMHAR policies and procedures with no unauthorized exception
• Timely and accurate submission of activity budget projections and actual cost receipts
• Supervision of student interns and activity specialists as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Music, Art, Recreation Therapy or Movement Therapy
• 2 years of BH experience preferred.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and professional licensure/certification are preferred. Valid driver license is required

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.