Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) - Newfane, NY

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) - Newfane, NY

Job Type : Full time

Setting : Clinical

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 [email protected]

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