Department of Art Education at Florida State University.

The Art Therapy Clinical Coordinator shall develop, supervise, and manage the network of sites contracted by the University for practicum training of graduate art therapy students in the Art Therapy Program of the Department of Art Education. The coordinator will function as a liaison between internal (faculty and students) and external (agency directors and supervisors) aspects of the network. The coordinator shall sustain engagement with students to support practicum placements and maximize learning potential of practicum experiences.

This position is responsible for:

Registration and Board Certification with the American Art Therapy Association (ATR-BC) and a Masters or Doctoral degree required. Licensure (LMHC) Preferred.

Extensive familiarity with the delivery of mental health systems and social service agencies. Extensive familiarity with the theory and practice of art therapy principles and techniques. Understanding of the licensure process for art therapists in the State of Florida and close awareness of Masters level training requirements for art therapists. Fluency in mental health processes.

Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and other administrators at the University and effectively work with agency directors, supervisors, and administrators within the external network of practicum sites; conduct supervisor meetings and make effective presentations about the field, the university and the program at the practicum sites; establish appropriate office and recordkeeping procedures, and general administrative management. Demonstrate superior organizing, public speaking and writing abilities.

Most important are high level clinical skills. Additionally, required are administrative, communication, and negotiation skills. The position balances the needs of students, the department, and the agencies where the practicum sites are located. In a sense the Art Therapy Clinical Coordinator acts as the mediator and regulator of a highly intricate system.

Extensive experience working as an art therapist in different kinds of settings. Experience supervising students in practicum sites and experience in management and administration. Understanding of higher education and contract negotiation is also required.

Highly developed organizational and leadership skills.

Demonstrated computer competency (word processing and spread sheets).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

A successful candidate will exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

The position requires mobility and the capacity to visit diverse sites around the local and regional areas of Tallahassee, including socio-economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.

This position requires comprehensive and extensive work sustained on a variety of levels. Frequent interaction with different dimensions of the systems, and use of sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity. This position is complex, requiring excellent negotiation skills, contractual understandings, and clinical competency. The mental health systems are in a constant state of change and turnover and require informed monitoring to maximize the educational experiences of our students. The most difficult part of this job is gaining the understanding, knowledge, and judgment necessary to make sound decisions about practicum sites. Additionally, the position requires the capacity to interact with authority and skill when engaging with clinical directors and administrators. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are also essential for success in the position.

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Dr. Barbara Parker-Bell, bparkerbell@fsu.edu

Full Professor of Art Therapy

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This is an OPS/temporary job.
Based on the duties, this position may require completion of a criminal history background check.

Part-time, 20 hours/week. $20 per hour.

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