Position Overview
Join Collaborative Solutions Corporation’s (CSC) dynamic community in its mission to create an organizational culture of compassion, hope, and health. CSC's expressive arts therapy program was established a few years ago and is a vital and important component of the services we provide to individuals in our residential programs.
Our next creative arts/music/dance therapist will be person-centered, great at working in teams, thoughtful about how art therapy can support and be supported by case managers, clinical therapists, nurses, activities specialists, vocational specialists, and other professionals. Most importantly, they will love meeting cared-for individuals "where they're at", with acceptance and an openness to positive change.
The individuals receiving services in our programs have significant mental health diagnoses, most commonly schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Typically, they have successfully completed a hospital stay and need a place to continue stabilizing and practicing skills in the community prior to living more independently. Our creative arts/music/dance therapist will develop supportive relationships with our residents, primarily by inviting them to participate in art-related interventions. The creative arts/music/dance therapist will also contribute in the team environment by participating in treatment planning, contributing in clinical rounds, writing appropriate documentation in the EHR, etc.
This is a 40 hour/week position. Monday - Friday 8-4 with two days a week at Second Spring North in Westford, and 3x days a week at Second Spring South in Williamstown.
Required:
· Master’s Degree
· Applicable certification for art, music or dance therapy. Could be: MT-BC, RMT, CMT, ACMT, ATR, ATR-BC, or ATCS certification
Preferred: Several years' professional art/music/dance therapy experience, and/or experience with individuals who have significant mental health diagnoses.
About Collaborative Solutions Corporation.
CSC's programs offer exceptionally high quality, evidence-based clinical care to adults with psychiatric illnesses. Our team includes psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, case managers, and a music therapist, as well as vocational, recovery and peer specialists. As an alternative to hospitalization, we provide a place for patients to heal and grow in beautiful Vermont county inn settings.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $68,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year
Ability to Relocate:
- Williamstown, VT: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
