Expressive Therapist

THE JOSSELYN CENTER NFP•Waukegan, IL

71d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Provides Therapy, Counseling and Crisis Intervention to Clients and their Families
Creates IMCANS (IATP) Assessment
Case management
Program planning and development and other administrative work
Client centered consultation with community providers
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
Represent the agency with integrity
Assess client needs, using drawing, music, painting, sculpting, theater, movement, or other expressive processes-based interventions.
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 art in therapeutic relationships in Teaching Artists, interns, volunteers and staff or partner organizations.