Creative Arts Therapist, Adult Psych; AP

Job Title:

Creative Arts Therapist

Location:

New Point Campus – 655

E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

Department:
Adult Psych (AP)

Req #:

Status:
Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $28.99 – $36.13 per hour

The Creative Arts Therapist provides clinical group therapy and assessments to adult inpatients throughout their treatment. The role involves delivering creative art therapies in art, recreation, dance/movement, or drama to best serve the needs of adult psychiatric inpatients.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a Creative Arts Modality
• Music therapy position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and must be within 8 months of receiving a Master’s
• Board certification eligible in Art, Dance/Movement, Drama, or Recreation Therapy

• Shift working, 8:00–4:00 pm
• Weekend/evening and some holiday coverage as needed
• Full‑time employment

• Participate in crisis management as directed
• Participate in treatment planning meetings, program participant/staff meetings, and group and community meetings as required
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and updating of treatment plans designed by staff
• Report behavioral and/or physical changes in condition to the program director per policy and procedure
• Maintain open communication with associates, participants, and families; work within a multifamily group when appropriate
• Assess social, perceptual, and physical skills and resources according to discipline‑specific standards
• Develop treatment interventions, both group and individual, utilizing an integrated theoretical framework to elicit expression, communication, and response from clients
• Increase self‑understanding and insight through symbolic exploration in creative arts modality
• Use diagnostic techniques beyond verbal assessment to gather information
• Build self‑esteem, problem‑solving skills, organization, and risk‑taking through creativity
• Integrate and sequence the creative process
• Resolve conflict via creative art modalities
• Teach relaxation techniques when indicated
• Assist in leisure time planning using knowledge of available resources

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient‑centered, high‑quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high‑quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. Our aim is to make a unique impact throughout the state by improving health outcomes and creating educational and career opportunities.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer