Counselor - Creative - Recreational Art Therapist

Community Psychiatric Institute

Counselor - Creative - Recreational Art Therapist

East Orange, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIST / COUNSELOR

    Community Psychiatric Institute, a leader in Behavioral Healthcare and Chemical Dependency treatment for over 53 years in Essex County, has an opening for a Full-time Counselor / Creative Arts Therapist in our Partial Care program.

    We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health - Creative Arts Counselor to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for using creative, and recreational arts to support individuals with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders.

    Responsibilities include:

     Develop and run Creative and Expressive Arts groups.

     Maintain an active caseload in our Partial Care program, providing group and individual counseling.

     Performing timely medical records documentation including weekly progress notes and treatment plans.

     Work as a part of our Multidisciplinary Team.

    Requirements:

    • Creative or Recreational arts background.
    • Experience working with mental health & substance abuse populations.
    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mental health/counseling related field.

    Competitive salary and benefits package including:

    3 weeks paid Vacation

    Paid Sick & Personal time

    7 Paid holidays

    Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

    Life insurance

    Generous employer sponsored retirement plan

    Employee discounts

    Flexible Weekday Schedule