Art Therapist - Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator

Art Therapist - Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator

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Location:

Brewster Main Campus

Department:
Recreation

Status:
Regular Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

The foremost responsibility of the Therapeutic Recreation Program Coordinator will be to organize and implement groups and individual therapy sessions in Recreation Therapy for the students at Green Chimneys. Will work collaboratively with all Recreation staff and outside departments, to create programming that suits the needs of the children we serve.

Bachelor’s in Recreation Therapy or acceptable equivalent is required;
Master’s in Therapeutic Recreation (CTRS);
Master’s in Art Therapy or acceptable equivalent preferred.

Level II:
Three years’ experience in an acceptable treatment program setting required.

Experience in facilitating High Rope, Rock Climbing, Canoeing/Kayaking, and Challenge Course is preferred but candidates will be considered without it if they have the ability to learn soon after hire.

Must be a CTRS for more than 1 year.

Art therapist working toward licensure preferred.

A valid driver’s license and clean driving record preferred.

American Red Cross Lifeguard preferred.

CPR certification or ability to become certified.

The ideal candidate will have experience as an Art Therapist, but this is not required for consideration.

Licensed Masters Level Clinician - LCAT or LCSW preferred.

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) who has been certified for more than three years and has five years’ experience in the agency or a mental health setting.

LCAT, LCSW, CTRS (certified for more than three years) or related equivalent.

CPR certification or ability to be certified.

The rate for this role is $55,000 to $61,204 depending on experience and certification. This is a full time and benefit eligible role.

For over 75 years, Green Chimneys, a multi‑faced nonprofit organization, has been helping young people to maximize their full potential by providing residential, educational, clinical, and recreational services, in a safe and supportive environment that nurtures connections with their families, the community, animals, and nature.

Green Chimneys has built its successes through valuing diversity in our workforce and clientele. Our programs are developed to recognize, respect, and respond to the unique, culturally defined needs of persons and families within our service population. We strive to create an inclusive, respectful and equitable environment in order to serve our diverse clients with culturally sensitive services.

We strive to give our clients support, resources, and the ability to heal through the work of animal‑assisted therapy and nature‑based learning all while developing the skills and confidence to grow into independent young adults.