Salary: $40,442.00 - $60,663.00 AnnuallyLocation : Granville County, NCJob Type: Permanent Full-TimeJob Number: 23-07702 CRH 60043918Department: Dept of Health and Human ServicesDivision: Central Regional HospitalOpening Date: 08/26/2024Closing Date: ContinuousJob Class Title: Creative Expressive Arts TherapistPosition Number: 60043918Section: Central Regional Hospital/PSTSalary Grade: MH08Description of Work As of January 1, 2025, the new salary range will be $41,857 - $62,786.Central Regional Hospital This is a repost. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.We are currently recruiting for multiple Creative Expressive Arts Therapists at Central Regional Hospital. This position provides one form of Creative Expressive Arts Therapy (art, dance/movement, drama, or music) for adult patients throughout the hospital as assigned. This position designs and implements Creative Expressive Arts Therapy interventions to meet the patients' treatment goals and documents the patient's response and progress towards the goals identified in the Master Treatment Plan. This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package. The normal work hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm with occasional weekends as scheduled; however, flexibility is required based on hospital needs. This position is deemed mandatory to hospital operations during adverse weather events, which will be discussed in detail during the interview process.About Central Regional Hospital (CRH):CRH is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. Our location is ideal with four seasons, mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches. Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve. About the Department of Health and Human Services The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.Compensation and BenefitsThe state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess education/work experience that demonstrates all of the following:Knowledge of the therapeutic creative/expressive arts principles, techniques, and methods.Ability to evaluate and document patient progress towards goals.ADA Physical Requirements will be discussed during the interview process.•Registration with the Art Therapy Credentialing Board as an ATR-P, ATR, or ATR-BC;•Registration with the Dance/Movement Therapy Credentialing Board as a R-DMT or BC-DMT;•Registration with the North American Drama Association as an RDT; or,•Certified with the Certification Board of Music Therapists as a MT-BC. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.Bachelor s degree in music therapy which includes a six month internship from an appropriately accredited institution;or Bachelor s degree in music or music education with an equivalency in music therapy which includes a six month internship from an appropriately accredited institution;or Bachelor s degree in one of the creative/expressive arts areas (art, dance, drama, music) from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in all phases of therapeutic programming;or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Administering the class: if the creative/expressive arts degree program has a therapeutic equivalency or emphasis, the experience requirements will be waived. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an on-line application using this link, If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for consideration. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled. For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-###-####. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-###-####.NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.01 It is critical to our screening process that your application reflect accurate and detailed information to support your work history to determine qualifications. I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. I have included all of this information within my application. (NOTE: AN ATTACHED RESUME DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION.) Applications that are incomplete or lack sufficient information to evaluate will be considered incomplete and will not be considered.If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) Have you reviewed your application to ensure that your work experience is detailed, accurate and complete?)
02 Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in one of the creative expressive art therapies? If yes, please attach a copy of your transcript.
- Art Therapy
- Dance Movement Therapy
- Drama Therapy
- Music Therapy
03 Have you completed a six-month internship from an appropriately accredited institution in one of the creative/expressive arts areas (art, dance, drama, music)? If so, please provide this information under DUTIES on your application.
04 Do you possess any of the following? Please check all that apply to you.
- Registration with the Art Therapy Credentialing Board as an ATR-P, ATR, or ATR-BC.
- Registration with the Dance/Movement Therapy Credentialing Board as a R-DMT or BC-DMT.
- Registration with the North American Drama Association as an RDT.
- Certified with the Certification Board of Music Therapists as a MT-BC.
05 If yes, please attach a copy of your certification/registration. Required Question