Expressive Therapist

Chicago Behavioral Hospital•Des Plaines, IL

8d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic team at Chicago Behavioral Hospital and make a difference as an Expressive Therapist! In this role, you'll have the opportunity to plan and execute engaging activity services for our patients, contributing directly to their treatment goals and overall well-being. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, you'll provide continuous care, interaction, and positive role modeling to patients, fostering an environment conducive to healing and growth. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in behavioral healthcare, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

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.
One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Must pass a competency exam upon hire.
May need to work evenings, weekends, holidays, flexible hours, and overtime.

Responsibilities

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, applying sound clinical judgment to identify patient needs.
Document and communicate changes in patients' appearance, behavior, mood, participation, and progress toward treatment goals.
Complete assessments related to psychosocial functioning, leisure interests, coping skills, and recreational strengths and deficits.
Develop and implement individualized and group-based expressive therapy interventions for assigned patient populations.
Model and teach appropriate social skills, emotional regulation, coping strategies, stress management techniques, and healthy leisure behaviors.
Assist patients in achieving their highest level of independent functioning and community integration.
Contribute to treatment planning with measurable goals, interventions, and progress updates related to expressive therapy services.
Maintain a therapeutic milieu that promotes patient safety, engagement, recovery, and positive behavioral outcomes.

Benefits

401(k) + matching
Health Insurance
100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
100% company-paid long term disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
Employee engagement events
Employee assistance program
Employee recognition program
Free parking
Career & training development opportunities
Dynamic and inclusive work environment
Engaged management team dedicated to your success
A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations