CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIST/ RECOVERY COUNSELOR: PART-TIME (20hrs)
Service Program for Older People, Inc. (SPOP)

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Post Date: Jun 02, 2026
Job Type: Part Time
Start Date: 7/1/2026
Salary: 38.00/ hr
Location: US - New York - New York
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Description
SPOP’s Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) program is seeking a compassionate and creative Limited Permit LCAT/ LCAT to join our interdisciplinary team supporting older adults living with serious mental health challenges. This 20 hr./week position is focused on facilitating recovery-oriented groups and providing supportive clinical services to a small caseload of participants. The person will report to the Senior Vice President for PROS and work as part of the treatment team 3 days/week at our W. 88th St. location. No evenings, weekend or after-hours coverage required.

The successful candidate thrives in a lively, congregate setting with older adults and is passionate about reducing mental health stigma. Responsibilities include facilitating therapeutic and rehabilitation-focused groups using creative arts and recovery-oriented approaches; maintaining a small caseload; and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team including social workers, creative arts therapists, vocational specialists, peer staff, and prescribers.

Skills
must have a Master’s Degree of any creative arts background (i.e. art Therapy, drama Therapy, music Therapy, dance & movement Therapy.) Candidates that hold a limited permit in Creative Arts Therapy (LCAT-LP) are also eligible to apply.

Notes
. Experience working with adults with serious mental illness preferred. Fluency in Spanish is also preferred but not required. pro-rated paid time off (vacation, wellness, personal time.) Flexible scheduling may be available. SPOP offers reimbursement for training, certifications and licensures along with extensive supervisory and educational opportunities.