Internship Coordinator - GW Art Therapy Department

The Art Therapy Program of The George Washington University in Washington, DC invites applications for a full-time faculty and specialized service position. The position is a twelve-month appointment to begin July 1, 2023.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative art therapy program at The George Washington University. Our program is known for our: trauma and neuro-informed coursework integrating current research with clinical work in our on-site Art Therapy Clinic; international focus with reciprocal-learning opportunities in India, Croatia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates; diverse internship opportunities with over 100 sites; state-of-the-art classroom facilities and dedicated Art Therapy Gallery space; and our history as one of the oldest art therapy programs established by founders of the art therapy field. 

We are looking for an exceptional candidate who is interested in joining a cohesive faculty team with varied interests and work experience. The successful candidate will assist in teaching and overseeing student clinical work within the university and the community. Each Professor is expected to deepen his/her involvement in the community, presenting and publishing, and creative endeavors. The Professor will work closely with the Director of the Art Therapy Program, our diverse student body, the faculty, and the University and local community. We are seeking to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.

The position includes service components with the title of Internship Coordinator. Duties and basic qualifications for the position are listed below.

Duties: Teaching, coordinating internship program, providing supervisor trainings, initiating university and local community collaborations, programmatic work, and service to university and professional organizations.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in creative arts therapy, clinical psychology, counseling psychology or closely related field
• Registration and Board Certification as an Art Therapist (ATR-BC)
• Clinical Licensure in a mental health field (ex: LPC, LCSW)
• Ability to register as an Art Therapy Credentialed Supervisor (ATCS)
• A minimum of 5 years of post-Masters clinical experience
• A minimum of 4 years of teaching and course development
• Experience in managing and advising students in clinical work
• Ability to work independently and collegially as part of a cohesive team to achieve GW’s programmatic goals
• A history of service to their profession and university/college

Application Procedure: This appointment will begin as early as July 1, 2023; pending final budgetary approval. Salary and position are commensurate with experience; salary range is considered competitive and includes start-up funds. To be considered, submit a faculty application at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/98706 and upload a letter of interest, curriculum vita, 3 contacts for recommendation letters (at least one should include clinical work), and statement which includes teaching interest and innovations, community clinical work, and assessment of skills relevant to the Basic Qualifications. Only those who currently meet basic qualifications should apply. Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2023 and will continue until position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.

For additional information about this position, please contact:

Heidi Bardot, Director, Art Therapy Program

hbardot@gwu.edu

For information about The George Washington University Art Therapy Program visit our website at https://arttherapy.columbian.gwu.edu/

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.