Job Description

Position: Art Therapist Group Facilitator

Reporting to: Director of Clinical Services

Location: Brighton, MI/Hybrid

Send Cover Letter and resume to Daily Andrews: Daily@standwithtrans.org

Summary

We are looking for a person who is passionate about working with young people and who welcomes the opportunity to address challenges with those who are marginalized, including LGBTQ+ youth of color. We are seeking a strong art therapist who is dedicated and determined to improve the mental wellness of the transgender/non-binary youth and young adults we serve.

This part-time position averages 5 hours per week at $35/hour. The program is grant-funded and will run from September 2025 through July 2026. It includes two 10-week semesters (Fall and Spring), with one weekly 1-hour group serving 10–12 participants.

Required Qualifications

● Licensed or pre-licensed in the state of Michigan, Registered Art Therapist (ATR)

● 1+ years of clinical experience providing mental health services to transgender/non-binary youth and young adults.

● Significant personal and/or professional experience with the LGBTQ+ community with an emphasis on the “T”

● Lived and/or professional experience with transgender, two-spirit, bipoc, and/or non-binary individuals.

● Excellent written, verbal, and electronic communication skills

● Cultural humility and a strong, demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and social justice.

● Experience working with families

● Knowledge and experience in providing trauma-informed care

● Fully competent in interviewing, psychosocial assessment, and documentation.

● Familiar with TherapyNotes documentation software

● Highly organized self-starter with a commitment to excellence, strict attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

● Working knowledge of WPATH and Endocrine Society guidelines for gender diverse individuals.

Primary Responsibilities

● Provide mental health services to a full group, Approx. 10-12 patients

● Maintain HIPAA compliance

● Attend and engage in team, and organizational meetings

● Create individual treatment plans

● Refer clients to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling, as needed.

● Create and manage group goals which will include

○ Facilitated Growth & Healing

○ Emotional Regulation & Coping Skills

○ Social & Relational Development

○ Resilience & Empowerment

○ Safe & Inclusive Environment

○ Measurable Progress (PHQ9/GAD7)

● Other responsibilities and duties as assigned

● Develop the curriculum for the fall and spring sessions

Send us a cover letter and resume to Daily@standwithtrans.org for the position listed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person