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Posted August 23, 2026

Mental Health Counselor - Creative Art

Community Psychiatric Institute
East Orange, NJ, US Full Time
45000USD - 55000USD per year

Job Description

Job Description
Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Training & development
  • Competitive salary

COUNSELOR w/ CREATIVE ARTS BACKGROUND

Community Psychiatric Institute, a leader in Behavioral Healthcare and Chemical Dependency treatment for over 53 years in Essex County, has an opening for a Full-time Counselor / Creative Arts Therapist in our Partial Care program.

We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health - Creative Arts Counselor to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for using creative, and recreational arts to support individuals with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders.

Responsibilities include:

 Providing group and individual counseling in our outpatient setting.

 Performing timely medical records documentation including weekly progress notes and treatment plans.

 Work as a part of our Multidisciplinary Team.

 Develop and run Creative and Expressive Arts groups.

Requirements:

* Creative or Recreational arts background.
* Experience working with mental health & substance abuse populations.
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mental health/counseling related field.

Competitive salary and benefits package including:

  • 3 weeks paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick & Personal time
  • 7 Paid holidays
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Generous employer sponsored retirement plan
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible Weekday Schedule

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