Art Therapist - Job at Horizon House in Philadelphia, PA

Art Therapist

Philadelphia, PA

Posted 22 days ago

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Job Description

Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).

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Art Therapist

Req Code:	2023:2607-006
County:	Philadelphia County, PA
FT/PT:	On-Call
Location:	2607-CBH/DHS: 502-504 S. 42nd Street
Schedule:	On-Call

Job Description/Essential Functions:

Horizon House, Inc. is a nationally recognized provider of services to adults with support needs due to developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues, and substance abuse. Horizon House is Pennsylvania's oldest psychiatric rehabilitation agency. Since 1952, we have been dedicated to helping people with mental illness, drug and alcohol addictions, developmental/intellectual disabilities, and homelessness to stabilize their lives and to help them live as independently as possible in the community. With over 100 locations throughout South and North Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population focusing on individual strength and choice. Currently, we are seeking a on call Art Therapist to work in our Behavioral Health Services Division.

Purpose:
* To coordinate and implement creative arts activities for adolescents in the Residential Treatment Program (RTF-A).
* To assist participants with rehabilitation using art therapy as a means of intervention.
Supervision Received:
* Receives general supervision from the Director of Adolescent Services.
Supervision Exercised:
* N/A

Job Qualifications:

* M.A. Degree in Human Services/Social Sciences, Healthcare or related field, at least 1 year experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required. Art Therapy Major preferred or related experience required.
* Experience and/or training in creative arts activities.
* Strong organizational skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work as a member of a team with all levels of staff.

Scope:
* Requires sitting for long periods of time.
* Light lifting and/or carrying not to exceed 25 lbs.
* Frequent talking and listening.
* Good manual dexterity.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including: medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, voluntary tax sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement and more.

To be considered an applicant, please you can apply at and click on the careers tab.

Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer * M/F/Veteran/ Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, Horizon House considers qualified applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, gender identity, marital status, military status, ancestry, national origin, English Limited Proficiency (LEP), age, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, source of income, familial status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, LGBTQ, AIDS or HIV status, union membership, veteran status, psychiatric disability, other disability or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation is available during the application process upon request without penalty. Horizon House is committed to these principles in our employment practices.

Job Summary

Company

Horizon House

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Experience

1+ years