Creative Arts Therapist - PALS

Title Creative Arts Therapist - PALS About the Organization Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is a faith inspired non-profit organization, mission-driven, family-friendly, and passionate about services to our communities. We offer a wide variety of exciting career opportunities in the areas of Direct Care, Clinical, Fundraising, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Nursing. When you join us, you can expect a true focus on work-life balance, rewarding career, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefit programs. Some of our benefits include: generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Employee Assistance Program, excellent health & pension plans; Public Student Loan Forgiveness program; and wide array of training and staff development opportunities to earn on-site CEUs. Catholic Charities is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for staff as well as for people seeking assistance.

To learn more about the agency, please visit our website at: www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org. For frequently asked questions, please click here: Req Number DIR-25-00021 Location CFS - Ocean (Whiting, NJ) Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Number of Openings 1 Category Direct Care - Professionals / Paraprofessionals Description

JOB SUMMARY It is the function of this position to render counseling services to victims of domestic violence and their families. The therapist will work primarily with children. The service is provided via group, individual and family therapy (as needed) and is based upon a thorough psychosocial evaluation. Evening availability required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assessment functions for PALS, including provision of and thorough analysis of assessments administered at predetermined times during treatment
• Maintain continuous communication with PALS clients and their parents
• Prepare and maintain up-to-date records
• Thorough, accurate, and timely completion of paperwork and reports
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy
• Provide client advocacy and referral services
• Participate in weekly case management meetings
• Participate in Clinical Peer Supervision as scheduled
• Participate in client activities
• Participate in Providence House functions
• Supervise graduate student interns, as needed

OTHER DUTIES : as assigned

Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree in Creative Arts Therapy or Board Certification in candidates respective creative arts modality. Good verbal and written skills. Experience with children and domestic violence preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED : Valid drivers license required.

MANDATED PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS : Providence House is a 24-hour residential program, as such requires staffing at all times. When accepting a position with this agency it is important to know that the regular shift at the time of hiring is subject to change during the course of your employment, and that at times of staff emergencies or special events you may be required to fill shifts other than (instead of) your regular shift. This may include holidays

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Weekly Work Hours 35 hours Proposed Salary $50,000/annually Schedule Monday - Thursday evenings required

This position is currently accepting applications.

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