Creative Expressive Arts Therapist - Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Black Mt Neuro-Medical Treatment Center Job Classification Title Creative/Expressive Arts Therapist (S) Position Number 60037311 Grade MH08 About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Description of Work The primary purpose of this position is to evaluate residents through comprehensive, individualized, and discipline-specific assessments. The Creative/Expressive Arts Therapist will develop and implement therapeutic programs, techniques, and interventions that utilize the four core expressive modalities—movement, drama, visual arts, and music—to enhance residents' overall quality of life. This role involves facilitating both individual and group therapy sessions tailored to meet the emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs of residents. The therapist will collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, presenting assessment findings and progress reports to support the development and execution of effective care plans. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $41,857.00 - $62,786.00 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Demonstrated knowledge of the therapeutic creative/expressive arts principles, techniques and methods. Demonstrated experience designing, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating creative/expressive arts programs. This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stayover during adverse weather events. This vacancy has been extended or reposted. Previous applicants remain under consideration and are not required to reapply. Shift Hours: 1st shift hours - Monday - Friday with an occasional weekend/evening About Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center: Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is one of three state operated facilities serving adults with chronic and complex medical conditions that co-exist with neurodevelopmental or neurocognitive disorders often related to a diagnosis of severe and persistent mental illness or intellectual disability.  The health and physical status of these residents require 24-hour supervision, daily nursing care, and assistance with activities of daily living. Our Mission Statement: We are a specialized long-term care facility focusing on maintaining quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive or neurodevelopmental disorders with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs whose level of support extends beyond that which can be provided in family or community living settings.  We are committed to providing individualized compassionate care delivered by highly skilled staff. For more information about Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center, please visit   Neuro-Medical Treatment Centers  |  NCDHHS Supplemental Contact Information: DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. 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. To be considered for employment, an applicant must be in good standing with the Health Care Personnel Registry and other licensing boards/agencies. Application Process:   Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.    Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM the night before the closing date. 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.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to ha