Art Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Hoffman Homes Inc is seeking a skilled Art Therapist to join our creative therapy team. This position reports to the Director of Creative Therapies and oversees and develops the art therapy program for HH. Individual and group sessions are conducted to support the client’s therapeutic needs. The Art Therapist provides an expressive outlet for the processing of thoughts and feelings while developing coping skills. This position may be asked to take the lead on any art-related campus projects. This role may also be asked to participate in limited community events and outreach to highlight the art therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Tailor sessions to the needs of each client.
• Communicate progress to each client’s treatment team.
• Manage the art therapy program to include planning schedules, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment.
• Collaborate with the Director of Creative Therapies to keep the program current by implementing new tools, techniques, and projects.
• Utilize trauma-informed care techniques and restorative practices in all interactions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in art therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working with youth in a mental health setting.
• Strong understanding of behavioral health principles and therapeutic techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective interaction with clients and families.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hoffman Homes Inc is a private psychiatric treatment facility for youth and young adults struggling with mental health disorders. It is located just outside Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The principles of trauma-informed care are applied. Psychiatrists, therapists, and direct-care staff (Mental Health Workers) provide comprehensive psychiatric care and behavioral health treatment to children and their families. Creative therapies (Pet, Equine Assisted Therapy, and Art) are utilized as alternative methods of building healthy emotional connections. An on-site school, The Hoffman Academy, allows for an attentive educational program combined with a therapeutic component.

Company Description

Hoffman Homes Inc is a private psychiatric treatment facility for youth and young adults struggling with mental health disorders. It is located just outside Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The principles of trauma-informed care are applied. Psychiatrists, therapists, and direct-care staff (Mental Health Workers) provide comprehensive psychiatric care and behavioral health treatment to children and their families. Creative therapies (Pet, Equine Assisted Therapy, and Art) are utilized as alternative methods of building healthy emotional connections. An on-site school, The Hoffman Academy, allows for an attentive educational program combined with a therapeutic component.