Please send any notices of new postings to:
Margaret Wheeler at diva@stxarttherapy.org

Hays CISD Job Vacancies (last updated 05-23-08, 10:28 a.m.)
Outreach Counselor - must be LCSW/LPC, Masters Degree in counseling or social work preferred
A direct-services position that entails crisis work as well as short-term counseling (with a small long-term caseload as well). The setting is in a high school. The outreach counselor works under the auspices of the district's Well Clinic, which provides health services to students. If you're interested in applying, check out this link: http://www.hayscisd.net/HR/Jobs/jobs.htm. Scroll down to Lehman High School to see the posting.

PATTON STATE HOSPITAL
PATTON, CALIFORNIA
We are looking for Recreation Therapists, Art Therapists,
Dance/Movement Therapists, Music Therapists and Occupational Therapists
to fill the recent vacancies after several therapists were promoted to
supervisory positions. The salary range is from $4185 to $6064 monthly plus a pay
differential, and we offer an excellent benefits package
Patton State Hospital

Licensed Professional Counselors needed in Houston Area
Oasis Intervention Systems, a local company providing counseling and psychotherapy services to older adults in nursing homes in the greater Houston Area. We are currently recruiting for Therapists and Team Coordinators to work either 2 or 4 days a week. LPC or LPCi status is required.
Geriatric practice experience is not required. We provide on-the-job training for the right individual.
Call (281) 413-0716 and talk to Alonzo McQueen, or fax resume to attention Dr. Frank Fee or Alonzo McQueen at: 1888-271-5217.
Thanks. Alonzo McQueen LPC, CCMHC

Antioch University Seattle
Core Faculty
Art Therapy Program
School of Applied Psychology Counseling and Family Therapy
Antioch University Seattle, a national leader in innovative higher
education seeks to fill a creative and collaborative faculty member to
join our team. You will teach, advise, and recruit students in an
AATA-approved MA program in Art Therapy, and Child Couple and Family or
MHC counseling Programs.
Requires doctoral degree or equivalent in clinical psychology from an
accredited university. Must be a registered art therapist (board certified
preferred); competency in child or family therapy, clinical member of
AAMFT; licensed in WA State; prior teaching experience at the university
level, preferably with an adult student population.
For a complete job description and application instructions, visit our
website [ http://www.antiochseattle.edu ]www.antiochseattle.edu.
Antioch University Seattle is an EEO employer.
Please contact me with any questions. Happy New Year!
Janice Hoshino, Ph.D., ATR-BC. LMFT
Chair, Art Therapy Program
Faculty, Couple, Child and Family Therapy
Antioch University, Seattle
Phone: (206)268-4818
Fax: (206)441-3307

ART THERAPY INTERN
San Antonio, Texas
This is a full time position including benefits. The salary range is between 20-24K BUT………FREE SUPERVISION for both ATR certification and Texas LPC licensure is included!!!!! The Children’s Shelter is a non-profit agency serving children ages 0-14 who reside in Emergency Shelters, Foster and Adoptive Homes and a Residential Treatment Center. Primary duties include facilitating Therapeutic Art Groups and providing Individual Crisis Counseling and Assessments as needed. This is an Extraordinary opportunity for a newly graduated Art Therapist or an LPCi who is interested in utilizing art interventions. The pay is low but the experience is Tremendous! If you are interested in working with children this is the job for you. Your employment can meet your clinical experience requirements, your supervision costs will be $0 and take place during your regular work hours!
If you are interested in learning more please call me: Melissa Dilworth (210) 212-2556. We have approval to fill this new position now! Learn more about our agency at www.chshel.org

Mission Vista Behavioral Health Center
San Antonio, TX
Music Therapist, Recreation Therapist, or Art Therapist
Hours: PRN - especially weekends (can range from 8 to 30 hours weekly depending upon coverage)
$20.00 per hour on weekdays, $22.50 per hour on weekends, and time and a half on holidays
Qualifications: Current Certification, would prefer a therapist with experience working with individuals with psychiatric diagnoses or chemical dependency.
Description: Conducting groups with adults with chemical dependency and psychiatric diagnoses, completing daily documentation, and assessment
Contact info: Adam Rice, MT-BC
Mission Vista Behavioral Health Center
14747 Jones Maltsberger Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78247
Phone: (210) 679-2151 Email: adam.rice@ricepsysolutions.com
Visit our facility on the web:
http://www.missionvistabhc.com

Starlite Recovery Center
I am looking for a recovering addict/counselor who is familiar with
Cocaine Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous to work with a 16 year old
female who has been to treatment. Please send me names and phone numbers.
Thank you!
Carol Colhoun, LCSW, LCDC
ccolhoun@moment.net
Darcel D Grounds
Senior Business Development Representative
Starlite Recovery Center
512-627-2880
http://www.starliterecovery.com

Part-time and Full time positions available for licensed clinical
therapist to work with FIONA FARMS EAP INC. in Houston, Texas.
Fiona FarmsEAP Inc. has been offering EAP to children of trauma and at-risk youth since 2005 . We are one of the fastest growing EAP facilities in the
Houston area. We service foster agencies, CPS and juvenile probation in
additioin to private pay patients. Although we specialize in traumatized
at-risk and high-risk youth, we serve all ages through various programs,
partnerships, and local collaborations. We are adding to our clinical
staff and are looking for an energetic, bright and capable master's level
licensed LCSW or LPC that has experience with high risk / adjudicated
youth and children of extreme trauma. Substance Abuse and EAGALA
certification a plus. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED WITH HORSES! Seasoned as
well as newly graduated welcome to apply. See us on our website;
www.fionafarmseap.org. Call Fiona Jones at 281-814-2844 or email
fiona@fionafarmseap.org.
From the desk of ......
Fiona Jones
FIONA FARMS EAP, INC
281-814-2844
fiona@fionafarmseap.org
www.fionafarmseap.org
Posted: 8/6/07

Please find attached a flyer for Art Therapist positions at a new state hospital in CA. Feel free to post on your ATA website, at conference and meetings or email to chapter members. Please contact me for any questions or more info about the job. Thank you, Amy
Amy Pfenning
Art Therapist
Coalinga State Hospital
P.O. Box 5000
Coalinga, CA 93210
559-934-3703 Office
559-934-8016 Art Center
Job Posting
Many full-time Art Therapist positions are available at Coalinga State Hospital in Central California. Art Therapists work in the Rehab Therapy Department with Music and Recreation Therapists. Job duties include facilitating groups, participating in Treatment planning, completing Rehab assessments, planning events and activities for patients, and monthly paperwork. Coalinga State Hospital is a new facility treating sex offenders. There is the opportunity to design sex offender specific Art Therapy groups. The Art Center at the hospital includes a Ceramics program, Leatherworking and other Studio groups, as well as Art Therapy groups to address Anger Management, Self-Esteem and other issues. The starting salary is $50,000+/year. The hospital has been flying qualified applicants to CA to interview and offering re-location reimbursement. Openings will be available for years due to activation...For more information go to: http://www.dmh.ca.gov and click on “State Hospitals,” “Coalinga State Hospital,” “Human Resources,” “How to get a State job,” and the link for the application form “STD 678.” Mail your application to Personnel, Coalinga State Hospital, P.O. Box 5000, Coalinga, CA 93210. You may also contact Amy Pfenning, MPS, Art Therapist, at APfenning@csh.dmh.ca.gov or 559-934-3703, or Evelyn Catano, Chief of Rehab Therapy at 559-934-3780 for more information.
Posted August 2007

Darcel D Grounds
Senior Business Development Representative
Starlite Recovery Center
512-627-2880
http://www.starliterecovery.com
From: Rosie Jimenez <r_jimenez78123@yahoo.com>
To: Darcel Grounds <darcel_grounds@hotmail.com>, Nicki Davey <ndavey@adaap.com>
CC: Eddie Melendez <eddie.melendez@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Job Opportunity
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:49:43 -0700 (PDT)
Dear Colleagues,
Please forward this information out :
DAPA
Psychiatric & Substance Abuse Programs
Come Enjoy a Great Career with our OUTREACH TEAM
in the area of:
Austin
Fax your resume attn:
Monica @ 713-783-7889 or
E-mail Eddie at: eddie.melendez@sbcglobal.net
For 25 Years, Texas Behavioral Health Specialists
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The DAPA Center
Rosie Carrillo-Jimenez
Posted July 2007

Rita Project, Inc. Job Announcement
Seeking: Part-time Art Therapist for Rita Studio Baltimore (ATR-BC required)
Rita (Sanskrit for Truth) is a global movement to stop suicide and to
celebrate life. Rita Project is a 501c3 non-profit organization devoted to
using the arts to help survivors of suicide connect with the power of
creation, and, in doing so, foster transformation. We fulfill our mission
through Rita Studios, Rita Workshops, Rita Exhibitions to offer programming
which fosters healing, assists with suicide prevention education, and raises
public awareness of the importance of the arts to mental health.
www.ritaproject.org
Rita Project is currently operating in New York City and Los Angeles.
Rita Studio Baltimore will open September 2007 at American Visionary Art
Museum (AVAM).
Interviews will be conducted in May; Please submit your cover letter and
resume by April 30, 2007 to:
Kim Strouse
Founder and Director
Rita Project, Inc.
kim@ritaproject.org
Art Therapist Job Description:
. Facilitate weekly open studio sessions for Rita Project
. Supervise studio intern(s)
. Write weekly/bi-weekly process notes
. Encourage consistent attendance of all artists and conduct outreach to
absent artists
. Maintain excellent organization of art materials and artwork storage
. Take weekly digital pictures of all completed artwork for archiving and
promotional purposes
. Conduct intake screenings for prospective artists
. Ensure that all new artists complete necessary paperwork and file
accordingly
. Contribute to internship coordination
. Coordinate monthly outreach schedule with Project Manager and complete
required paperwork
. Facilitate one (1) monthly outreach appointment to potential referral
sites
. Facilitate/co-facilitate in-service and curriculum-based workshops for
community agencies/schools/institutions when scheduled
. Contribute to promoting in-service and curriculum-based workshops in the
community
Jennifer Mauro, ATR-BC, LCAT
Art Therapist
Program Director, NYC
Rita Project, Inc.
1.866.775.RITA
www.ritaproject.org

Desert Springs Medical Center, Midland, Texas
Desert Springs Medical Center in Midland, TX, is seeking a Recreational Therapist. DSMC provides Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatric inpatient treatment as well as Adult Chemical Dependency and Detox Programs. Candidates should have a degree in Art / Music Therapy, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy. The Recreational Therapist will provide individual and group therapy to our residents at Desert Springs.
All interested candidates should contact:
Robbi Banks, Human Resources Director
Desert Springs Medical Center
3300 S. FM. 1788
Midland, TX 79706
Direct- (432) 563-8729
Fax- (432) 563-9002

Dallas Children's Advocacy Center
The Dallas Children's Advocacy Center seeks a licensed mental health professional to provide assessment and treatment services to abused children and their families. LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or ATR and two years previous experience in working with children, abuse, and trauma required. Bilingual preferred. Will consider full or part-time. Email resume to calexander@dcac.org. 
Recruiting Art and Recreation Therapists
Patton State Hospital is recruiting Art & Recreation Therapists to fill many available positions. We have 22 positions and we need people asap. Please call or write me, if it’s possible to post this add on campus for alumni or recent grads to see. I need responses soon. Anyone interested Please call me directly. I can arrange for an interview asap. Thanks. Greg
Come join the cohesive, professional and high-energy team at Patton State Hospital (PSH). We currently have openings for Art Therapists, which is one of the five disciplines included in the Rehabilitation Therapy umbrella. Other openings for Rehabilitation Therapists include Dance/Movement, Music, Occupation and Recreation Therapy. Please inform all students and/or alumni of these positions. Our very large Rehabilitation Therapy Service consists of sixty-five plus diverse therapists that are very holistic in treatment practice. PSH is a forensic hospital that provides twenty-four hour care for approximately 1500 judicially committed individuals who also have a psychiatric illness. We are implementing the Recovery philosophy, which fosters hope, empowerment and promotes relapse prevention. We are dedicated to facilitate each individual’s Reco
PSH is located in Southern California in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, between Los Angeles and Palm Springs. San Diego is approximately one and one-half hours drive and Big Bear is about a one-hour drive.
Pay scale range starts around $40,000-$45,000 plus a $200.00 monthly Recruitment and Retention Bonus.
PSH offers a generous full benefit package to employees.
We are looking forward to hearing from you. Please call me at the number located below or visit our website at www.dmh.ca.gov
For easy access to our direct link click on the website as shown, then click on state hospitals and then click on Patton State Hospital.
Sincerely,
Greg Siples
(909) 425-7882
The Menniger Clinic
I want to share a job opportunity with you, if you happen to know someone who may be interested in a part time position in the Houston area. Thank you.
The Menninger Clinic, located in NW Houston has an exciting opportunity for a part-time, Staff Rehabilitation Specialist.
The Staff Rehabilitation Specialist is responsible for providing psychiatric rehabilitation treatment modalities that are consistent with the treatment needs of patients and coordinating a rehabilitation program for patients through participation in a interdisciplinary team.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
* Master's degree in mental health-related field as required by discipline specialty.
* Licensure/certification in mental health allied discipline specialty (such as ATR, MT-BC, CPRP or CTRS)
* Training in formal diagnostic assessments and knowledge of rehabilitation principles
Menninger is the leader in the field of behavioral health and has been listed as one of America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report since 1991.
Menninger offers competitive salary & benefits and an opportunity to grow.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer.
Qualified candidates can apply by submitting their resume/CV to:
Human Resource
hr@menninger.edu
713/275-5052
The Menninger Clinic
2801 Gessner Dr
PO BOX 809045
Houston, TX 77280
Jason K. Goode SPHR
The Menninger Clinic
Human Resources
713/275-5052 - phone
713/275-5116 - fax
jgoode@menniger.edu
2801 Gessner Drive
PO BOX 809045
Houston, Texas 77280
www.mennigerclinic.com

Houston
The Menninger Clinic is looking for a PRN Psych Rehab Specialist for the Eating Disorders Program. (This is the position that ATRs are hired under.) Please check out menninger.edu for further description. I may be e-mailed at tfountain@menninger.edu if someone should have questions.
Texas Children's Hospital
Website: www.texaschildrenshospital.org

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