Art Therapist Job at PHILLIPS Programs for Children and Families, Fairfax, VA

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  • PHILLIPS Programs for Children and Families
  • Fairfax, VA

Job Description

Title: Art Therapist

Position Type: Part-time/PRN | Approximately 5 hours per week, including 30 minutes per student (9 students) plus office time for documentation, meetings, and collaboration.

Location: Fairfax, VA

What we do and offer our team:

PHILLIPS Programs Schools are private special education day schools for students with behavioral health challenges, learning disabilities and other school challenges. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an environment where leaders can harness their gifts and creativity, innovate, and make meaningful contributions as professionals in a workplace that lives our values.

What the Art Therapist does:

The Art Therapist will provide therapeutic art services to students as part of our multidisciplinary team. This role serves approximately nine students, each receiving 30 minutes of individual or group therapy per week, and includes additional office time for documentation, meetings, and collaboration.

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide individual and/or group art therapy sessions for students in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
  • Develop and implement therapeutic interventions that support students’ emotional, social, and behavioral growth.
  • Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and related service providers to integrate therapy goals into the school environment.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and required reports.
  • Participate in IEP meetings and other team discussions as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Registered Art Therapist (ATR) and Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) through the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB), including successful completion of the Registered Art Therapist Board Certified Art Therapist examination.
  • Current Virginia licensure as required under §54.1-3516 (Art Therapist and Art Therapy Associate licensure).
  • Master’s degree in Art Therapy or related field from an accredited institution.
  • Experience working with children and adolescents with emotional or behavioral challenges, preferably in a school or special education setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia in addition to ATR-BC.
  • Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams within educational environments.

Job Tags

Part time, Relief, Work at office,

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