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JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES

Art Therapy Studio Chicago Ltd. (Wicker Park, Chicago)
​Position: Art Therapist/Family Therapist/Couples Counselor
​Posted: 12/10/20

​Art Therapy Studio Chicago Ltd ​ is hiring! We are an established, dynamic independent practice in the heart of Wicker Park. We are seeking an art therapist, family therapist or couples counselor to join our small group practice.

Philosophy:
We offer art therapy, dance therapy, animal assisted interventions, and psychotherapy integrating feminist, person centered, attachment, and systems oriented approaches. We acknowledge the harm of systemic racism, white supremacy and actively work to dismantle racism in our practices and are committed to examining our own intersections engage in anti-racist bi-monthly discussions.

Values:
We value the creative process, authentic relationships, and ethically responsible clinically focused client care. We value collaboration, diversity of individual perspectives, collective growth, communication, and social culturally attuned practices.

Minimum Qualifications:
LMFT, LCSW, LCPC or equivalent, At least 3-5 years post masters. Intersectional framework, LGBTQIA2S+ affirming, experience with treating complex trauma and intergenerational trauma. Must have their own liability insurance.

Desirable qualifications:
Paneled with BCBS. Experience with substance abuse, eating disorders, blended families, ATR-BC, DMT, social/cultural awareness, interest in offering groups (DBT or skills group), sensorimotor psychotherapy, body positive, sex positive. Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:
Offering individual, couples, family, and/or group therapy within our small group practice (virtual and in person). Collaborating with clinicians within practice to offer responsive supportive care. Maintaining at least a caseload of 10 or more clients weekly, commitment to bi-monthly supervision meetings.
Please email us at arttherapystudiochicago@gmail.com with your resume. Thank you!

Linden Oaks Behavioral Health (Naperville, IL)
Position: Expressive Therapist
Posted: 12/3/20

The Expressive Therapist serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, to provide therapeutic education, social skills, recreational/leisure, art, music, and activity services to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
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Timberline Knolls (Lemont, IL)
Position: Full-Time Art Therapist
Posted: 12/3/20

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Florida State University (​Tallahassee, FL)
Position: Tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Level Professor whose focus is on art therapy education, research, and service (Full-Time)
Posted: 10/30/20
​Application review will begin in January 2021

PREFERRED AND REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will have completed a doctorate in art therapy or a closely related field, will be Board Certified (ATR-BC) through the Art Therapy Credential Board, and will have an established record of published research and clinical experience.
  • Candidates must be licensed or license eligible in art therapy and/or a related mental health profession.
  • Experience with coordination of practicum placement and instruction of practicum supervision is preferred.
  • Experience with teaching and/or addressing multicultural issues in art therapy practice is desired.

APPLICATION DETAILS
Apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Questions? Please contact:
​Barbara Parker-Bell, Psy.D, ATR-BC
Director, Art Therapy Program & Associate Professor
bparkerbell@fsu.edu
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Rosecrance (Rockford, IL)
Position: Full-time Art Therapist
​Posted: 10/6/20

Provide clinical therapeutic recreation or art therapy interventions for all designated clients. Use experiential processes to improve the physical and emotional well-being of adult and/or adolescent clients. Provide continuity of program services in an ethical, legal and moral manner within a safe environment, consistent with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. Participate as a team member in the delivery of services to patients and their families. Set and achieve therapeutic goals and objectives with clients with substance abuse and dual diagnosis.
  • Master's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Art Therapy, or other related therapies
  • At least 1 year of experience in experiential therapies and/or behavioral health setting required
  • Must be a keen observer, attentive listener, self-efficient, and flexible.
Essential Responsibilities
  • Work hours prescribed by the Program Coordinator and any additional hours deemed necessary for the responsibilities assigned.
  • Develops, plans, implements, and evaluates group recreational/art therapy programming in designated treatment program/s.
  • Assess individuals on cognitive, kinesthetic, and emotional levels.
  • Use skills and evaluation techniques to choose materials and interventions that are appropriate for various clients and their needs.
  • Conducts clinical assessments and 1:1 client sessions per referral from primary counselor/medical team
  • Maintain client records and charts.
  • Participates with interdisciplinary clinical staffing and contributes to the comprehensive assessment, treatment plan, and discharge plan
  • Serve as a member of the Therapeutic Recreation/Art Therapy Team and participate in all team meetings and activities.
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GlenOaks Schools Pheasant Ridge Campus (Glendale Heights, IL)
Position: Full-time Art Therapist
Posted: 10/3/20

​https://amita.ttcportals.com/jobs/5594165-art-therapist-therapeutic-day-school-full-time-days
The position is a full-time art therapist for the GlenOaks Schools Pheasant Ridge Campus in Glendale Heights, IL working with youth grades 3-12 and 18-21 years of age.  The position requires the facilitation of art therapy groups in addition to teaching fine arts courses.  Master’s degree required and clinical licensed preferred. Contact Cynthia.Carlson@amitahealth.org with inquiries. 

InTouch & Motion (Chicago)
Position: Part-time to Full-Time Creative Arts Therapist
Posted: 9/14/20

InTouch & Motion is looking to add a new Creative Arts Therapist to the team! This is a part time W-2 position and we are looking for therapists interested in working toward full-time status (25+ sessions/week). We encourage art, drama, music, and poetry therapists to apply.

We are all creative arts therapists here and pride ourselves on having a collaborative environment so we can dig into our creative processes in ourselves, as a team, and with our clients. We have a beautiful space made to support the creative art therapies with versatile rooms that accommodate art, movement, groups, and more!  We provide referrals, marketing support, have an intake coordinator and billing assistant, and work together to target our ideal clients. As an employee some of the benefits we offer currently include team continuing education trainings, option for Aflac enrollment, malpractice coverage, workers compensation coverage, and Simple IRA with employer match after 2 years employment. So check us out!
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If this opportunity interests you, take a look at the job listing attached and send your CV and resume to Amanda Mitchell, LCPC, BC-DMT at amanda@intouchandmotion.com
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​Please feel free to see more of what we are about on our website at www.intouchandmotion.com. 

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Begin Within Therapy Services Inc. (Chicago; LaGrange, IL)
Position: Full-time and Part-time, Fully Licensed Therapists
Posted: 9/9/20

Begin Within Therapy Services is seeking full-time and part-time, fully licensed therapists.

Begin Within Therapy is a thriving group practice established in 2015 with locations on the south side of Chicago and Lagrange. We are growing and seeking therapists for both offices. We are currently Telehealth only due to COVID but anticipate returning to offices when it is safe to do so. There will be an opportunity for the position to remain partially or fully remote.

Please only apply if you are fully licensed in the state of IL. Strong preference for advanced training in a specific modality or willingness to seek training in the immediate future. One position open is specifically for a child therapist (experience seeing children 5 and up). Candidate must be able to attend weekly group supervision meetings via zoom while working remotely. Position does require evening and/or weekend availability.

We offer a full-time administrative team to handle billing and insurance, strong supervision, an experienced team of therapists and opportunity to travel domestically and internationally on wellness retreats. Begin Within prides itself on a strong team dynamic. This is a W2 position including health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, opportunities for bonuses, short-term disability, paid caretaker/parental leave and more.

Please specify in your cover letter if you are interested in PT or FT and if you are interested in employment at our south side or LaGrange location. Please email your inquiry to kathleen@beginwithinchicago.com. Please share. Thank you!
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Forward Emotion (Lisle, IL)
Position: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (Contract)
​Posted: 8/16/20

Forward Emotion, LLC is seeking experienced, passionate, licensed therapists to join our growing group private practice! We are looking for people that are able to add alternative therapies and holistic approaches to our array of already expanded, non-traditional therapeutic techniques. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a motivated, self-directed individual who is excited about what they do!
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Art Therapy Studio Chicago, Ltd. (Wicker Park, Chicago)
Position: Contract Therapists for Groups
Posted: 3/7/20

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Collective Balance Counseling, LLC (Bourbonnais, IL)
Position: Art Therapist/Licensed Professional Counselor
​Posted: 2/22/20

​Collective Balance Counseling, LLC, a group private practice in Bourbonnais is looking for full-time art therapists to join our rapidly growing group practice. Requirements include being fully licensed in the State of Illinois with 2-3 years post independent licensure preferred.  Therapist must have a Master’s degree in art therapy with an ATR-P, ATR, or ATR-BC license and be willing to market themselves to grow their referral base and recognition in the community. Collective Balance Counseling, LLC provides a steady stream of referrals as well. Candidate must be independent, driven, collaborative, and enhance our fun, connected, and positive minded group of clinicians. Candidate will be employee status.

Read full description here. 
Send application materials to: Megan@collectivebalancecounseling.com

Riveredge Hospital (River Forest, IL)
Position: Creative Arts Therapist (Registry/Weekends)

View job description, here.
Submit application online or email Krystle Borjas at Krystle.Borjas@uhsinc.com

Chicago Lakeshore Hospital (Chicago)
Position: Full-Time Expressive Therapist Openings [Also interested in art therapists] (Qty. 3) + various per diem opportunities 
Listing: Click for job description
Email resumes and cover letters directly to George Liebert at:
​george.liebert@aurorabehavioral.com

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