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Licensed Creative Arts Therapist - LCAT
Shrub Oak International SchoolMohegan Lake, NY, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Feb 2026
💰 $104,000/yr($76,000/yr – $104,000/yr)
About the role
Job Title: Licensed Creative Art Therapist (LCAT)
Reports to: Clinical Coordinator
Department: Clinical
Compensation: $76,000 - $104,000 per year
Company Overview:
Shrub Oak International School (www.shruboak.org) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education.
Essential Functions
The licensed Master of Creative Art Therapies (Art, Dance, Music, and/or Imagery) is a licensed master’s degree professional in an applicable of study. This individual works collaboratively with education, clinical and campus life staff as well as parents, students, to develop plans and strategies to improve students’ academic performance, mental health and social development in accordance with ITEPs (Individualized Transdisciplinary Education Plan). The LCAT will conduct behavioral and social assessments formulate social support, therapy and/or behavior plans, as appropriate. Our counselors support the design and implementation of the ITEP, serving as an integral part of our team. They will consult, counsel, as well as collaborate in the development of treatment plans. Having access to confidential information, discretion and independent judgement is required.
Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Requirements:
Experience & Education
Reports to: Clinical Coordinator
Department: Clinical
Compensation: $76,000 - $104,000 per year
Company Overview:
Shrub Oak International School (www.shruboak.org) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education.
Essential Functions
The licensed Master of Creative Art Therapies (Art, Dance, Music, and/or Imagery) is a licensed master’s degree professional in an applicable of study. This individual works collaboratively with education, clinical and campus life staff as well as parents, students, to develop plans and strategies to improve students’ academic performance, mental health and social development in accordance with ITEPs (Individualized Transdisciplinary Education Plan). The LCAT will conduct behavioral and social assessments formulate social support, therapy and/or behavior plans, as appropriate. Our counselors support the design and implementation of the ITEP, serving as an integral part of our team. They will consult, counsel, as well as collaborate in the development of treatment plans. Having access to confidential information, discretion and independent judgement is required.
- Develop, implement and support data collection systems for students across academic, community and campus life areas as relevant and necessary.
- Analyze data and progress of students regarding their ongoing functional, behavioral and emotional needs to make programmatic changes to advance the student.
- Utilize a variety of treatment approaches that are safe, creative and individualized to a particular student's needs. These treatment modalities are student centered, strength based, empathic, and creative to address each student's particular needs
- Treat the family unit by engaging in/facilitating family therapy, parent training, and on campus visitation as clinically appropriate
- Collaborate, develop, implement, and provide training for behavior support plans (BIP, ISP, FBAs others) to support implementation and to improve behavioral outcomes for our students
- Provide crisis management and classroom push in/pull out support as necessary.
- Maintain appropriate records and reports as required
- Participate in clinical and Shrub Oak activities to advance field knowledge and engage in activities to remain at the forefront of professional development and advancements
- Supervise Creative Therapies interns as needed
- Performs any other responsibilities as needed and required
Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Requirements:
Experience & Education
- New York State License (LCAT) in good professional standing required
- Master’s degree in creative arts therapies (Art, Dance, Music, and/or Imagery) required
- 3 years of clinical counseling experience required; experience working with students with developmental disabilities or on the autistic spectrum is strongly preferred; school experience is a plus
- Exceptional written communication skil
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