Art Therapist - Mental Health

BrightQuest Treatment Center in Nashville, TN is hiring a Group Art Therapist!

• This position would work once per week at our center in Nashville, TN.

Primary Purpose and Function

The Group Art Therapist is responsible for providing group art therapy to clients.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate therapeutic art sessions tailored to the specific needs and goals of various groups.
• Assess group members' needs and progress using clinical observation and standardized assessments.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and confidential environment that encourages expression and interaction.
• Document client sessions, progress notes, and treatment plans in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including social workers, psychologists, and medical staff, to provide holistic care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Attainment of at least 18 years of age.
• Master’s in Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Clinical Social Work Preferred.
• One year full-time experience working directly with clients in a program serving people with mental illness preferred.
• Knowledge of and belief in the principles of client centered treatment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Specific, required, current, and active licensure, registration, or certification must be maintained in good standing.
• Have a valid driver’s license in good standing and auto insurance.
• Successfully complete drug screen and comprehensive background check.

BrightQuest is an organization dedicated to providing highly specialized treatment serving individuals and families suffering from complex mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Our vision at BrightQuest is to provide best in class treatment founded on a therapeutic community model that provides a supportive environment for social skills development and reparative attachment experiences. Our mission is to provide hope, strength and inspiration for individuals and families suffering from mental health, co-occurring, and substance use disorders so that they can heal, transform their lives, and realize all the possibilities of a life in recovery. We value our employees and contractors, and our goal is to engage those who share our core values and our vision.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person