Art Therapist - Clinical Counselor - Psychotherapist

The Eating Disorder Treatment Center offers a warm, safe and friendly atmosphere – a special place to heal for people who have eating disorders.

We have an immediate opening for an Art Therapist. EDTC is the largest and most experienced behavioral health practice in New Mexico devoted to the treatment of eating disorders, trauma, and related psychological issues.

The use of Art Therapy as a treatment modality is a key component of our individual counseling, Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Programs for the treatment of eating disorders.  

EDTC will consider providing relocation expense re-imbursement to highly qualified applicants.

 Art Therapist - Clinical Counselor II

This is an intermediate level position in the Therapy Department of the Company.  As an Art Therapist at EDTC you can expect to work with a caseload of up to 15-20 patients per week in addition to using art as a modality in group settings at least one evening per week in our Intensive Outpatient Program, and 5-10 hours per week in the Partial Hospitalization Program.  Counselor must have training and experience to facilitate the employment of art to address psychological and emotional needs.  Counselor will have opportunities to represent the EDTC in various advertising, networking, or marketing events.

Position Requirements

1. Art Therapists must have an art therapy specialty in an approved graduate degree program and be credentialed as a Registered Art Therapist in the state of New Mexico.  Licensure as a Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT) by the New Mexico Art Therapy Credentialing Board or Board Certification through the Art Therapy Credentials Board is preferred.
2. Counselor must have a Master’s Degree in one of the social sciences with expertise in one of the following areas of study, acceptable for  Licensure as a Counselor or Social Worker in the state of New Mexico:

• Clinical Counseling,
• Psychology,
• Social Work, or related field

1. At a minimum, applicant must be licensed by the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board to practice as one of the following in the state of New Mexico, however, independent professional licensure is preferable.

• LAMFT - Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
• LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor
• LMSW – Licensed Master Social Worker
• LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor

1. Demonstrated specific interest and experience in working with those suffering from an eating disorder or trauma related diagnosis.
2. Commitment to HIPAA Requirements and the EDTC policy to implement them.
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills
4. Willing and able to work as a part of team to achieve company objectives with regard to Client Counseling and Support.

Position Essential Job Functions

1. Use the creative process and the resulting artwork in a variety of art media as a therapeutic and healing treatment modality.
2. Assist Clinical Staff as directed during Group Therapy Program Sessions, which may include leading skills or processing therapy sessions for any age level without assistance.
3. Assist Clinical Director or Senior Staff Clinicians as needed in preparation of program materials, researching clinical treatment modalities, preparation of clinical session notes, etc.
4. Provide individual counseling and therapy to clients and/or families or small groups.
5. Diagnose behavioral health symptoms and issues according to the currently accepted criteria (DSM-IV and/or DSM-5).

Please Apply.