Creative Arts Therapist - LCAT (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Position Summary : We are hiring a full time Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) to join our interdisciplinary team at Vida Guidance Center in the Bronx, NY.

Vida is an Article-31 Mental Health Center serving families in the community. As an LCAT Therapist at Vida, you will conduct individual and group psychotherapy with adults and / or children and families.

Minimum Qualifications : Master's Degree in Creative Arts Therapy required. NYS Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT)Bilingual English and Spanish required.

Familiarity with evidence-based modalities.2+ years of previous experience in a mental health clinic, hospital, behavioral health, or similar setting required.

Key Duties : Completes documentation in accordance with OMH regulations. Monitors treatment plans for patients.Provides bio-psychosocial assessments and clinical diagnostic assessments.

Conducts individual psychotherapy and counseling services to children within public schools.Maintains skills and knowledge in clinical theory and practice to help patients overcome dependencies, adjust to life, and make changes.

Provides counseling to family members to assist with understanding and supporting patients. Engages in crisis intervention when necessary and refers patients or family to community resources.

Provides consultation to medical providers. Collaborates with physicians to develop and implement treatment and intervention programs.

Participates in clinical team meetings. Starting Compensation : Minimum $72,000 per year; Maximum $80,000 per year Work Environment Type, Location, and Schedule : Onsite, Bronx, NY, Shifts fall between Mondays and Saturdays (5 shifts per week).

As a full time associate at Urban Health Plan, you'll enjoy : Fully funded Health Insurance for you / 73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution)Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!)Flex Spending Accounts (Health care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits)Entertainment Discount ProgramsEmployee Assistant ProgramEligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan.

$50,000 term life InsuranceAbout Urban Health Plan : At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices.

At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr.

Richard Izquierdo, more than 40 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.

UHP is an equal opportunity employer. M / F / D / V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin / ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.