Job Description

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) - Newfane, NY

Job Type : Full time
Setting : Outpatient
Reports To: Program Director or Designee
Position Summary

Seeking for a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) who provides creative arts therapy services to individuals receiving substance use disorder treatment. The LCAT utilizes evidence-based and best-practice approaches to support recovery, emotional expression, and overall well-being across inpatient and outpatient treatment settings, in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.
Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual and group creative arts therapy sessions to support emotional expression, self-awareness, coping skills, and personal growth.
• Maintain an assigned caseload and deliver therapeutic services aligned with individualized treatment plans.
• Complete clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and payer requirements.
• Conduct assessments, including risk and safety evaluations, and contribute to care planning and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team members to monitor client progress and coordinate services.
• Develop and implement engaging creative arts therapy programs that address psychological, cognitive, social, and emotional needs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and modify approaches as needed to meet treatment goals.
  Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Creative Arts Therapy or related field
• Active New York State Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) credential
• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant clinical experience

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong therapeutic and assessment skills
• Excellent documentation and organizational abilities
• Client-centered and recovery-oriented approach
• Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency with electronic health records and basic computer applications

For more information, please reach out to Lara Clark at (469) 294-9475 or by Email: at lara.clark@protouchstaffing.com

Job Tags

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