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Art Therapist
Description of Duties
This is a professional position in a school district or health care facility responsible for evaluating, planning, and providing art therapy treatment to patients or students with special needs. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of an administrative staff member. Staff supervision is not a responsibility of this class.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy, or a Master’s Degree in a related field that included at least twenty-one (21) semester credits in Art Therapy.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test for employment with Monroe County Government.
