Ladgov Corporation
Poetry Therapy Instructor
Encinitas, CA - Part Time
Location: VA San Diego Healthcare System, 3350 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego, CA 92161
Position: Part-time
Duties:
- Provide creative art sessions through poetry instruction to support Veterans coping with mental health, trauma, end of life, and death/dying experiences.
- Instruct on creative writing techniques and processes, including poetic writing.
- Provide readings, writing prompts, and facilitate readings of poems.
- Support Veterans and their families in processing emotions through poetry, focusing on life and relationships.
Requirements:
- Current Poetry Teacher or experienced in using poetry in practice.
- Licensed mental health professional (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW).
- Experience working with U.S. Military populations in inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Minimum of 1 year working in a hospital setting and with hospice or rehabilitation wards.
