Creative Arts Therapist - Victory Learning Center

Are you passionate about using the power of creativity to transform the lives of students with Autism, mental health and/or behavioral concerns, and developmental or intellectual disabilities? Join our team: We are hiring for a Creative Arts Therapist ?? Apply today for the opportunity to use art and music to help our students thrive at Victory Learning Center Learn more about our school-based Victory Learning Center programs click here: Salary Range: $55,000 - $85,000/annually Benefits: + Paid School Breaks (approximately 7 weeks) + Paid Holidays + Additional Paid Time Off (PTO) + Health, dental (free dental options) & vision insurance options + Paid Employer sponsored life insurance + Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance + Up to $600 savings every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too Perks: + Small class sizes (6 students, 1 teacher and 3 behavior support technicians per classroom) + Teacher Mentor Program + Casual dress code + OLV Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200 + Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (click here to learn more: + Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working + Wellness program - Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement + $$ Employee referral program $$ Job Summary: Victory Learning Center is seeking a Creative Arts Therapist to work with students aged 5 to 21, primarily diagnosed on the Autism spectrum, with mental health and/or behavioral concerns, and developmental or intellectual disabilities. The Creative Arts Therapist uses the creative process of art and/or music making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of youth with Autism, Intellectual Disability, and/or mental illness. It is based on the belief that the creative process involved in artistic self-expression helps people to resolve conflicts and problems, develop interpersonal skills, manage behavior, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and self-awareness and achieve insight. This position will work within the educational environment. Essential Job Duties: + Work creatively with various client groups in a therapeutic setting, ensuring a safe and secure environment + Assess the feelings or temperament of others; + Constructively challenge the behavior and attitude of your clients; + Attend meetings and case conferences to share ideas, expertise and good practice; + Keep up to date with administration tasks; + Maintain art therapy space and materials; + Receive support and discuss ideas in individual supervision + Provides creative arts therapy programming for youth who are non-verbal or limited verbal + Provides developmentally appropriate recreational art experiences for youth with Autism, Intellectual + Disability, and/or mental illness + Follows agency procedures for purchasing supplies, expenditures, and facilities. + Maintains communication between educational and residential sites and provides art opportunities, as appropriate + Coordinates potential art show participation for artists. + Work with a variety of individuals/teams. + Involved in community projects. + Documents achievements/data in electronic records (EcR, Therap) as appropriate. Education Requirements: + Minimum Degree Required: Masteru2019s Degree in Art, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Education, Mental Health or related field Experience Requirements: + Minimum Experience Required: + One (1) year prior experience working with individuals with special needs + 1-2 years in Art and/or Music Therapy or related field preferred. License/Registration/Certifications Required: + Board Certified Music Therapist, MT-BC OR Board Certified Art Therapist, ATR-BC is required + NYS Creative Arts Therapist License, is preferred + NY State Driveru2019s License, is required Training Requirements: + Continuing education as per NYS Office of Profession guidelines + All required agency trainings (including Applied Behavior Analysis, SCIP-R) + All trainings required by programs in which you service individuals + New Hire Orientation Performance Competency: + Professional Physical Requirements: + The frequent physical demands of the position are sitting, standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination. + The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling. Job Details Job Function Non-Essential Pay Type Salary Hiring Min Rate 55,000 USD Hiring Max Rate 85,000 USD

Created: 2026-02-13