F/T Expressive Arts Coordinator for Mental Health Program-Fellowship Place Inc- New Haven

 

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Expressive Arts Coordinator for Mental Health Program

Fellowship Place is recruiting for a full time Expressive Arts Coordinator to plan and conduct a broad range of expressive art groups for adults living with a mental illness. Groups may utilize painting, drawing, photography, writing, and music to promote self-expression, self-esteem, and self-advocacy. The Coordinator also organizes in-house art shows and community art shows that provide group participants with opportunities to exhibit and sell their art work. Applicants should have good motivational interviewing skills and experience facilitating groups for individuals facing a variety of challenges, including mental illness, trauma, poverty, and housing insecurity. Position requires a Bachelors Degree in Psychology or Art Therapy. Prior experience in positions where art was used as a therapeutic tool is very helpful. This is a good entry level position for recent graduates seeking exposure to the social service field and the use of non-traditional treatment tools. Agency provides many opportunities for continued learning and professional development.

Hours: 9am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday with occasional overtime. Sal. $22-23/hour depending on experience with paid time off, medical benefits, and retirement plan options.

Send resume and cover letter to etc. Application deadline is 6/30/2024.

Fellowship Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• utilizing art as a therapeutic tool: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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