Special Therapies Specialist

Cunningham Children's Home

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Special Therapies Specialist at Cunningham Children's Home!
Are you a compassionate, creative, and dedicated individual ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of youth in residential care? Cunningham Children's Home, a leader in trauma-informed care, is looking for a talented Special Therapies Specialist to join our team. In this exciting and rewarding role, you'll help guide youth through their emotional and behavioral growth using music as well as other therapeutic modalities, working collaboratively with clinical teams to create life-changing experiences.
Why Cunningham Childrens Home?
At Cunningham Children's Home, we believe in the transformative power of healing through creative expression and holistic therapies. Our trauma-informed approach focuses on empowering youth by addressing their unique needs with compassion and respect. This is more than just a job its an opportunity to help young people thrive and find hope for a brighter future.
What Youll Do:
Lead individual and group therapeutic sessions using music, movement, creative expression and other therapeutic techniques to help youth overcome challenges, express themselves, and grow emotionally.

Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure a comprehensive approach to care, collaborating with clinicians, community partners, and volunteers to maximize impact.

Manage therapeutic equipment, maintain safe and nurturing environments , and ensure high standards of documentation and reporting in line with agency policies.
What Were Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in music therapy

Licensed Professional Music Therapist (preferred) or eligibility to obtain licensure within 3 months of hire.

CPR and First Aid certifications required upon hire; lifeguard certification (preferred).

Valid Illinois Driver's License
Your Skills Expertise:
Knowledge of Trauma-informed practices , music therapy practicing models, child development, and DSM-5 diagnoses .

Ability to facilitate group therapy and engage youth through creative interventions.

Strong clinical decision-making , documentation skills, and the ability to manage behavioral challenges with care and professionalism.

Adaptability to changing priorities and the ability to foster therapeutic relationships with youth from diverse backgrounds.
What We Offer:
A supportive, trauma-informed team where your expertise and creativity will thrive.

Competitive salary based on education and experience, with excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development .

A culture rooted in teamwork, integrity, respect, and a shared commitment to spirituality and personal growth.
Apply today and be a part of something extraordinary at Cunningham Children's Home!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Weekends as needed

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Vacancy posted 8 days ago

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