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Job Title: Licensed Professional Counselor and/or Art Therapist
The ideal candidate will be dual-qualified (LPC-A/LPC and ATR-P/ATR/ATR-BC)
Practice Name: Heart in Hand Healing Arts
Location: East Haddam, CT - Telehealth/Remote with the potential for future in person meetings and/or sessions
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time - You create your schedule
About Us: Heart in Hand Healing Arts is a growing private practice located in East Haddam, CT. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered care to individuals, families, children and adolescents in our community. We value holistic wellness, creative expression, evidence-based practice and strive to create a supportive environment for both clients and clinicians.
Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Connecticut based Counselor (LPC, LPC-A) to join our team. The ideal candidate will be dual-qualified (LPC/LPC-A and ATR-P/ATR/ATR-BC) and possess strong capabilities in both traditional counseling and art therapy modalities. This role involves providing therapeutic services to diverse clients, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and facilitating individual and/or group therapy sessions. A key focus of this position will be working with clients who have experienced trauma, utilizing trauma-informed approaches within both talk therapy and art therapy frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and formulate diagnoses using DSM-5/ICD-10 criteria.
Develop and implement individualized, client-centered treatment plans incorporating both verbal counseling techniques and art therapy interventions.
Provide individual and potentially group therapy sessions integrating evidence-based counseling practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, psychodynamic) and art therapy directives.
Utilize creative processes (drawing, painting, sculpture, etc.) to help clients explore emotions, reduce anxiety, improve self-esteem, process trauma, and enhance coping skills.
Apply trauma-informed principles and techniques throughout all aspects of clinical care.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with ethical standards and legal requirements (e.g., progress notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries).
Collaborate with other professionals (e.g., psychiatrists, school staff, primary care physicians) as needed for coordinated client care, with appropriate client consent.
Participate in clinical supervision and/or team meetings.
Adhere to all ethical guidelines set forth by relevant licensing boards (e.g., CT DPH, ATCB) and professional organizations (e.g., ACA, AATA).
Maintain a caseload of at least 20 clients.
Engage in ongoing professional development related to counseling, art therapy, and trauma treatment.
Required Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Art Therapy, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
Current, active, and unrestricted license to practice independently in Connecticut (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT) OR license-eligible (e.g., LPC-A, ATR-P).
Demonstrated competence in providing both verbal counseling and art therapy services.
Excellent clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
Strong understanding of ethical and legal standards in mental health care.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Technology Requirements: Reliable internet connection, suitable password protected computer/device, and a private space for sessions and documentation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Significant experience and/or specialized training in trauma-informed care and evidence-based trauma treatment modalities (e.g., EMDR, TF-CBT, CPT, Somatic Experiencing, ARC).
Experience providing therapy to children, adolescents and adults with complex trauma.
Experience facilitating group therapy sessions.
Credentialed Art Therapist (ATR or ATR-BC) through the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) OR actively pursuing ATR credentialing (ATR-P).
Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems and documentation.
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation Range:
$52,000-$104,000 per year (full-time)
$15,600-$41,600 per year (part-time)
General Description of Benefits & Other Compensation:
Benefits for qualifying employees are currently being established as we build our team and are anticipated to include: Health insurance options, paid time off (vacation, sick leave), eligibility for retirement benefits. Specific details regarding eligibility and plan options will be provided as they are finalized and upon extension of an offer. Professional liability insurance coverage, administration support/scheduling, client referrals, support with insurance credentialing and opportunities for one to one and group clinical supervision towards licensure will be provided to all staff.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents to info@hih-ha.com
Please do not include information about your salary history.
Application Requirements:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter: Please highlight your experience in both counseling and art therapy, and specifically address your experience and training related to trauma-informed care.
References: A list of 3 professional references (including names, titles, relationship to you, phone numbers, and email addresses) will be requested from candidates who advance to the later stages of the interview process. References should be able to speak to your clinical skills, work ethic, and experience relevant to this role (including counseling, art therapy, and trauma work where applicable).
Artwork: An original piece of artwork that represents your identity as a therapist.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Heart in Hand Healing Arts is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability (physical, mental, intellectual, learning), genetic information, marital status, veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state (including the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act), or local law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruitment, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.