Expressive Therapist
$47,840–$54,080 year
On-siteDes Plaines, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Facilitate therapeutic expressive therapy groups utilizing art, music, recreation, movement, and other creative interventions to support treatment goals. Observe and assess patients' physical, emotional, behavioral, and social functioning, then document changes in appearance, behavior, mood, and progress toward objectives. Develop and implement individualized and group-based expressive therapy interventions while modeling appropriate social skills, emotional regulation, and coping strategies. Assist patients in achieving independent functioning and community integration through continuous care and positive role modeling. Contribute to treatment planning with measurable goals and progress updates. Maintain a therapeutic milieu that promotes patient safety, engagement, recovery, and positive behavioral outcomes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-P, ATR-BC, ATCS), Dance/Movement Therapy (R-DMT, BCDMT), Drama Therapy (P-RDT, RDT), Music Therapy (MT-BC), Occupational Therapy (OTR/L, OTD), Recreational Therapy (CTRS), Yoga Therapy (C-IAYT) or related therapeutic discipline
- LPC/LCPC or LSW/LCSW
- One (1) year of related experience
- knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques
- understanding of mental illness
- Must pass a competency exam upon hire
- May need to work evenings, weekends, holidays, flexible hours, and overtime
Desired Qualifications
- Education/Licensure: Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-P, ATR-BC, ATCS), Dance/Movement Therapy (R-DMT, BCDMT), Drama Therapy (P-RDT, RDT), Music Therapy (MT-BC), Occupational Therapy (OTR/L, OTD), Recreational Therapy (CTRS), Yoga Therapy (C-IAYT) or related therapeutic discipline with an LPC/LCPC or LSW/LCSW preferred
- Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred
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