Position Title: On-Call Expressive Arts Therapist
Company: East Bay Art Therapy
Location: San Mateo, CA
Company Website: eastbayarttherapy.com
Job Type: W2 Employee. On-Call.
Availability: Shifts are 9:00-5:30pm. Weekend availability required, including one regular Saturday per month. Shifts can become available 7 days per week.
Positions: 1
Job description
Clinical Responsibilities
· Provide group expressive arts therapy groups with adolescents and adults in an inpatient acute psychiatric unit.
· Ensure services and treatment are culturally sensitive/informed regarding all marginalized identities (gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, body size, disability, etc) Must be anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ affirming, neurodivergent-affirming and working towards dismantling all systems of oppression including fatphobia.
· All groups must involve expressive arts (art, dance, drama, music, poetry, movement, etc) directives.
· Write/plan expressive arts therapy group curriculum and submit all group curriculum to supervisor prior to group.
· Complete group progress notes for each group on-site according to the facility’s requirements.
· Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with on-site staff.
· Report any clinical concerns to on-site staff.
· Work within the limits of their qualifications, education, and skills
· Value, support and respect the rights of others
· Be punctual and maintain a professional attitude toward their tasks
· Immediately notify the supervisor (and on-site staff point person) if unable to work due to health or other reasons
· Maintain confidentiality and privacy with regards to organizational, client, and other information of a confidential nature. Adhere to HIPAA standards.
· Represent East Bay Art Therapy accurately and positively at all times.
· Timely return phone calls and emails from on-site staff and East Bay Art Therapy supervisor/staff.
· Adhere to all standards of practice outlined by your governing body (BBS, ATCB, ADTA, AMTA, CBMT, NADTA, IEATA, etc)
Organizational Responsibilities
· Complete and pass a criminal reference check and a vulnerable sector search, if required
· Complete non-THC drug screening.
· Complete and return all East Bay Art Therapy registration documents as indicated on the orientation checklist
· Read, sign, and honor East Bay Art Therapy’s confidentiality and conflict of interest agreements
· Meet 1:1 periodically with EBAT supervisor and attend 2 monthly team meetings. (Tuesdays 7-8pm)
· Read and adhere to all East Bay Art Therapy policies and procedures
· Address areas of conflict or concern in accordance with East Bay Art Therapy’s policies
· Complete all documentation of their work according to East Bay Art Therapy standards
· Maintain accurate record of work hours and tasks completed, in progress, and assigned
· Carry out assigned tasks responsibly. Request support when needed
· Participate in evaluations when asked by their supervisor
· Attend any designated training or orientation assigned by their supervisor
· Report any health and safety concerns to their supervisor
· Provide appropriate and adequate advance notice of intention to leave the organization.
Minimum Required Qualifications
· Have a clinical Masters Degree WITH specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Drama Therapy, or Dance/Movement Therapy.
· 1 year post graduate clinical experience providing expressive arts therapy services.
· Ability to provide compassionate, empathic, and ethical service
· Good standing with governing body and malpractice insurance entities.
· Ability to be creative and innovative in clinical role
· Be able to work independently after basic training
· Excellent time management skills
· Have access to computer or tablet for video conferencing, word processing and email.
· Confidence, experience and passion for working with adolescents.
· Confidence, experience and passion for running groups.
· Confidence, experience, and passion for using expressive arts therapy interventions.
· Preferred: Member of a marginalized community/identity and/or lived experienced that informs clinical work.
Pay:
$50-90 per hour for all clinical hours (pay scale is based on credential level and years of experience) (4.5 clinical hours per shift)
$22 per hour for all admin hours (3 admin hours per shift.)
Benefits / What's Provided:
1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
Individual Retirement Account
Continuing Education / Training Stipend
Life Insurance
Business HIPAA Compliant email and Microsoft Office Software
All supplies and materials for your work
Free East Bay Art Therapy Merch!
*This position is on-call and does not provide weekly BBS Supervision (CA Board of Behavioral Sciences).
*This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
For more information about company visit: eastbayarttherapy.com
To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]
Your cover letter should highlight your experience and/or interest in working with adolescents as well as working in an inpatient psychiatric setting. If you are a member of a marginalized community and/or have lived experience that informs your clinical work, please touch on this in your cover letter.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $50.00 - $90.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
Medical Specialty:
Education:
Experience:
- expressive arts therapy/creative arts therapy: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- San Mateo, CA 94401 (Required)
Work Location: In person
