Creative Arts Therapist Job at North Carolina, Morganton, NC

  • North Carolina
  • Morganton, NC

Job Description

Creative/Expressive Arts Therapist (S)The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.This position will be responsible for completing assessments on individuals referred to Creative Therapy, identifying needs, developing interventions for skill development, documentation of progress, and providing clinical treatment in both individual and group forums. Staff work on interdisciplinary teams and presents evaluative reports to the teams with respect to therapeutic creative / expressive arts techniques and principles.The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:Training in/experience in working with people with IDD.Treatment design and documentation.Knowledge of education principles to employ with paraprofessional staffAbility to adapt approach/intervention relative to resident need.Ability to communicate with other professionals and paraprofessionals regarding treatment of individuals and the use of the creative arts in therapy.This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.We will be recruiting for multiple positions with this post. Your application will be considered for all noted open positions.Area: Professional Services/Creative TherapyShift Hours: - 1st shift (8:00 am - 5:00 pm), Monday - Friday w/ some evenings.Salary Range: $43,477.00 - $65,216.00Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, & functional abilities. The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte, home of the Carolina Panthers and the City of Asheville, home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn. Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County. We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James. Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.

Job Tags

Monday to Friday, Day shift, Afternoon shift

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