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Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti‑poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program. We are in search of new talent in the following position... Position: Clinical Art Therapist The Clinical Art Therapist delivers quality mental health services and programming associated with family violence to all residents and children, as well as provides direct clinical services to children and their families. Liberty House is a program that provides comprehensive services and safe, anonymous housing for individuals and their children experiencing domestic violence. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in art therapy, registered with the America Art Therapy Association (ATR) and at least 3 years of clinical experience with at least 1 year working with traumatized children, adults, and families. Ability to manage a team, excellent clinical skills and strong interpersonal skills. Candidates with related experience with domestic violence preferred. Clinical Art Therapist Principal Responsibilities Work with children and parents, in groups, individual and family sessions to address psychological and emotional consequences of family violence. Complete family intake with all residents to determine services needed. Works with case managers, other childcare staff, and recreation staff to ensure coordinated delivery of services to families. Supervise childcare and recreation staff to ensure quality services are provided. Conduct staff meetings and ensures that staff are provided with training on clinical issues. Develop art therapy internship program, supervise intern by teaching, coaching, monitoring, and evaluating educational and clinical interventions. Develop and update resource book by building contacts with the community to ensure that all resources met Volunteers of America standards of quality. Develop and implement current assessment tools for families and children that will serve to measure progress and produce outcomes. Benefits Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage Prescription Coverage Life Insurance Retirement Plan Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off , including a Paid Birthday Holiday And much more! Please note: Benefits for part-time employees may vary. To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr

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