Per Diem Art Therapist chez Caldwell University

Caldwell University invites applications for a per diem Art Therapist. Reporting to the Clinical Director,  the per diem Art Therapist will provide art therapy services to individuals or groups based on the contract with an off-site agency. The Employer engages the Art Therapist as a per diem employee to provide art therapy services for various agencies off-site. The Art Therapist’s duties include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and facilitating art therapy sessions in accordance with agency needs.

  • Clinically assessing, and evaluating mental, emotional, and/or behavioral needs to engage in problem solving discussions with clients.

  • Establishing therapeutic relationship with clients and maintaining level of professionalism during  course of treatment.

  • Maintaining flexibility by adjusting  interventions to best fit the clients needs

  • Developing treatment plans for clients.

• Collaborating with agency staff to address client goals.

• Caseload management and scheduling.

• Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to professional ethical standards.

• Documenting client progress and session outcomes as required.

• Attending occasional meetings or training as directed by the Employer.

• Meeting the health screening requirements and privacy requirements of agency

Must be licensed in the State of New Jersey as an LPAT.  A minimum of two years professional clinical experience is preferred. The Art Therapist’s position is per diem and does not guarantee a set number of hours. The Art Therapist will be contacted based on the Employer’s needs and availability of assignments. 

Caldwell University offers the following benefits to part-time employees that include:

• 50% tuition remission

• Paid sick leave

• Retirement Savings: 403(b) supplemental retirement annuity plan

To apply: 

Caldwell University is committed to recruiting and retaining  faculty, staff and students who will further the traditions, goals and core values of the University in support of our Catholic Dominican mission, vision, and strategic plan.  Caldwell seeks employees who are committed to contributing to an energetic welcoming atmosphere.  

Caldwell University is a private, Catholic coed four-year university with a strong liberal arts core curriculum that enhances critical thinking and analytical reasoning. Caldwell offers 36 undergraduate and 31 graduate programs, including doctoral, master’s, certificate, and certification programs, as well as online and distance learning options that prepare students for today’s global marketplace. The university has 15 NCAA Division II athletic teams and numerous clubs, fraternities, sororities, and activities on a beautiful 70-acre campus located in the suburbs of Caldwell, New Jersey. Caldwell was founded by the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell. Its core values of respect, integrity, community, and excellence influence academic and campus life. For more information about Caldwell University, visit caldwell.edu.

Caldwell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.