Provider in Irvine, California at STEPPING FORWARD COUNSELING CENTER LLC

Title: Creative Arts Therapist (Art, Music & Drama)

Role summary

• Provide therapeutic services using art, music, and drama-based interventions to support emotional, cognitive, social, and functional goals for individuals and groups across ages and settings.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized, measurable treatment plans using visual art, music, drama, role-play, movement, songwriting, improvisation, and related modalities.
• Facilitate individual and group sessions that integrate art, music, and drama techniques to address mental health, developmental, rehabilitative, educational, or palliative needs.
• Monitor and document client progress, maintain clinical records, and evaluate outcomes; revise interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., psychologists, social workers, educators, medical staff) and participate in case conferences.
• Provide crisis intervention, caregiver/family education, and referrals to additional services when appropriate.
• Maintain professional, ethical, and culturally responsive practice, including confidentiality and safety standards.
• Adapt materials and approaches for diverse abilities, developmental levels, and clinical populations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Drama/Expressive Arts Therapy, or related clinical field; OR a combination of relevant graduate training with documented competency across modalities.
• Relevant credentialing: ATR-BC, MT-BC, RDT/BC, or equivalent certifications (one or more preferred); willingness to pursue additional certification if required.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment-planning, group-facilitation, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in multiple creative modalities (visual media, instruments, voice, drama/role techniques, movement) and ability to adapt interventions.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, developmental stages, and culturally competent practice.

Preferred experience

• Clinical experience in hospitals, schools, community mental health, rehabilitation, hospice, or private practice.
• Experience with diverse populations, neurologic or developmental conditions, and interdisciplinary care.
• Training in outcome measurement and specialized approaches (e.g., neurologic music therapy, trauma-informed expressive arts).

Work environment & logistics

• Full-time or part-time; onsite, hybrid, or community-based settings; may include varied hours and travel between programs.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience; benefits and professional development support as applicable.

How to apply

• Submit resume, cover letter describing clinical approach and modality strengths, and copies of certifications to [email/contact]. Include references and examples of clinical/program outcomes if available.

Equal opportunity employer statement (optional)

SFCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Background checks and licensure verification may be required.