Expressive Therapist

Expressive Therapist# Expressive TherapistGrayslake Office - Grayslake, IL 60030## OverviewSalary Range$50,000.00 - $65,000.00 SalaryPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelGraduate Degree## DescriptionIf you’re exploring new opportunities this fall, we’d love to tell you about our **$5,000 sign-on bonus** for therapists hired in our Grayslake location! Apply today to learn how you can make an impact—and take advantage of our special fall sign-on bonus. This offer is exclusive to Josselyn's Grayslake and Waukegan offices. *Eligibility for the bonus is based on meeting certain terms and conditions.***Compensation**$50,000–$65,000 salary with a $5,000 sign‐on bonus paid after successful completion of 90 days as determined by the department head and hiring manager with consideration to licensure and experience.**Schedule** Mon/Tue/Wed 11 AM - 9 PM and Thursday 11 AM - 8 PM (4 day work week) OR Tuesday - Saturday, 2 day shifts (9 AM - 5 PM or 10 AM - 6 PM , 2 evening shifts (11 AM - 7 PM or 12 PM - 9 PM) and Saturday 9 AM - 2 PM**Job Summary**The Expressive Therapist is responsible for clinical services provided to children, adolescents and/or adults, as assigned. The clinician is held accountable for all related clinical, administrative, and Quality and Compliance responsibilities.**Essential Responsibilities and Metrics** • Provides therapy, counseling, and crisis intervention services to clients and their families; delivers high-quality services and maintains direct service productivity expectations of 63% with a minimum caseload of 30-35 clients. Productivity and caseload expectations may be adjusted based on program requirements, the provision of therapeutic groups, site-based services, and other agency needs. • Creates IMCANS (IATP) Assessment (Completes IATP within 30 days of initial meeting with client, modifies and reviews as needed, updates and records IATP in SmartCare as needed and ensures updates are completed prior to six months due date) • Develop and facilitate group therapy sessions using Art Therapy, DMT or Music Therapy interventions to support emotional regulation, social-emotional learning, self-expression, trauma-informed care, and peer connection. • Collaborate with school personnel, case managers, community partners, and families to support client goals and continuity of care. • Case management • Program planning and development and other administrative work • Attendance and participation at clinical presentations • Use of supervision or consultation when required or needed • All Progress Notes will be entered into the medical record as soon as possible but in no more than three business days of the date of service • Compliance with all Policy and Procedures • Maintain productivity goals as determined by supervisor • Keep weekly schedule current • Be responsive to the business office regarding client fees/payments • Complete requests time off in a timely through the Program Director • Participate in Accreditation and Certification processes as directed • Represent the agency with integrity**Expressive Therapy Responsibilities**• Assess client needs, using drawing, music, painting, sculpting, theater, movement, or other expressive processes-based interventions. • Travel between program, school, and community sites as needed to facilitate Art Therapy and/or DMT group therapy services and support youth access to care. • Conduct creative or expressive therapy sessions providing guided self-expression experiences to help participants feel an increased sense of wellbeing, connection, improved self-esteem, and empathy for others. • Establish therapeutic goals or objectives for creative or expressive therapy sessions in consultation with the Clinical Supervisor or Director. • Request purchase or gather materials for in-studio for sessions. • If skilled, conduct workshops on techniques of using expressive arts in therapeutic relationships in Teaching Artists, interns, volunteers and staff or partner organizations.## Qualifications* Minimum requirement of a Master’s degree in Art Therapy, Dance movement therapy, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or another human service-related field.* Three professional references that reflect ability to perform clinical work* 1 Year of post master’s degree Mental Health experience required* Demonstrated awareness of multiple cultures and cultural impact on the delivery of service is a must. #J-18808-Ljbffr Josselyn