Facilitating groups with adolescents and adults at an inpatient psychiatric hospital in San Mateo, CA.
Job Type: W2 Employee. Part Time: 20-28 hours total per week: Approximately 60% clinical and 40% admin (see below for different pay rates)
Availability: 4 days per week including at least one weekend day. Hours to start are 12:30-5:30pm and will eventually expand to 10am-5:30pm
Positions: 1
Job description
Clinical Responsibilities
· Provide group drama therapy or dance movement therapy services to adolescents (and soon also adults) in an inpatient acute psychiatric unit.
· Ensure services and treatment are culturally sensitive/informed in regard to all types of identities, especially those that are marginalized (gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, body size, disability, etc) Must be anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and working towards dismantling all systems of oppression including fatphobia.
· All groups must involve drama or dance therapy activities/directives.
· Write all group curriculum and submit to clinical supervisor each week before groups begin for that week.
· Complete clinical group progress notes for each group on-site using hospital HER.
· Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with on-site staff.
· Report any clinical concerns to on-site staff.
· Work within the limits of their qualifications, education, and skills
· Value, support and respect the rights of others
· Be punctual and maintain a professional attitude toward their tasks
· Immediately notify the supervisor (and on-site staff point person) if unable to work due to health or other reasons
· Maintain confidentiality and privacy with regards to organizational, client, and other information of a confidential nature. Adhere to HIPAA standards.
· Represent East Bay Art Therapy accurately and positively at all times.
· Ensure timely documentation of groups through progress notes and timely return phone calls and emails from on-site staff and East Bay Art Therapy supervisor.
· Adhere to all standards of practice outlined by the North American Drama Therapy Association (NADTA) or American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA)
Organizational Responsibilities
· Complete and pass a criminal reference check and a vulnerable sector search and drug screening, if required
· Complete and return all East Bay Art Therapy registration documents as indicated on the orientation checklist
· Read, sign, and honor East Bay Art Therapy’s confidentiality and conflict of interest agreements
· Meet at least monthly with clinical supervisor and clinical team for consultation. (or weekly with modality specific supervisor if still in provisional standing).
· Address areas of conflict or concern in accordance with East Bay Art Therapy’s policies
· Complete all documentation of their work according to East Bay Art Therapy standards
· Maintain accurate record of work hours and tasks completed, in progress, and assigned
· Carry out assigned tasks responsibly. Request support when needed
· Participate in evaluations when asked by their supervisor
· Attend any designated training or orientation assigned by their supervisor
· Report any health and safety concerns to their supervisor
· Provide appropriate and adequate advance notice of intention to leave the organization.
Minimum Required Qualifications
· Masters Degree in Drama Therapy or Dance Movement Therapy
· Have current RDT or P-RDT (Drama Tx) or R-DMT or BC-DMT (Dance Movement Tx)
· Preferred: 1 year post graduate clinical experience providing drama therapy or dance movement therapy services
· Ability to provide compassionate, empathic, and ethical service
· Good standing with the NADTA or ADTA and malpractice insurance entities.
· Ability to be creative and innovative in clinical role
· Be able to work independently after basic training
· Excellent time management skills
· Have access to computer and wifi for word processing, email, and Zoom meetings.
· Confidence, experience and passion for working with adolescents and adults.
· Confidence, experience and passion for running groups.
· Confidence, experience, and passion for using drama therapy or dance therapy interventions.
· Fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or willing to undergo weekly testing
· Preferred: Member of a marginalized community/identity and/or lived experienced that informs clinical work.
Pay:
$50-90 per hour for all clinical hours (pay scale is based on credential level and years of post-masters experience)
$20 per hour for all admin hours (On site admin for notes, consultation, set up and clean up. Additional paid admin time includes mandatory trainings, team meetings, and supervision)
Benefits / What's Provided:
Retirement Plan
1 hour of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked
Free CEU’s
Business HIPAA Compliant email
All supplies and art materials for your work
Free East Bay Art Therapy Merch
Work within a team of ALL Creative Arts Therapists
*This position does NOT provide BBS Supervision (CA Board of Behavioral Sciences)
*This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to: Tonia@eastbayarttherapy.com
Please speak to your experience and/or interest and passion for working with the inpatient psychiatric population and specifically adolescents. If you are a member of a marginalized community and/or have lived experience that informs your clinical work, please touch on this in your cover letter.