Expressive Therapist

Loretto Hospital • Chicago, IL

5d

About The Position

The Expressive Therapist at Loretto Hospital will play a crucial role in enhancing the emotional and psychological well-being of patients through creative therapeutic techniques. This position focuses on utilizing art, music, and other expressive modalities to facilitate healing and self-expression among individuals facing various mental health challenges. The therapist will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to develop personalized treatment plans that cater to the unique needs of each patient. By fostering a safe and supportive environment, the therapist will encourage patients to explore their feelings and experiences, ultimately leading to improved mental health outcomes. The end result of this role is to empower patients to express themselves, gain insight into their emotions, and enhance their overall quality of life.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Expressive Arts Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, or a related field.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting, particularly with diverse populations.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care practices.
• strong communication and interpersonal abilities, which are essential for building rapport with patients and facilitating effective therapy sessions.
• Creativity is vital, as the therapist will need to design engaging and meaningful activities that resonate with patients.
• Empathy and active listening skills will be utilized daily to understand patients' experiences and provide appropriate support.
• Organizational skills are necessary for maintaining accurate documentation and managing multiple patient cases.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Expressive Arts Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, or a related field
• knowledge of trauma-informed care, will enhance the therapist's ability to create a safe and supportive environment for all patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides group and individual therapy sessions suitable to patient’s treatment goals.
• Documents treatment plans in the medical record.
• Tracks and documents patient progress in group logs in the medical record, including progress notes as needed.
• Communicates ideas regarding patient care and progress to a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Participates in monthly departmental supervision meetings.
• Uses clinical tools to assist in crisis intervention in the milieu.
• Provides patients with psychosocial, psycho-educational, and self-help community resource information.
• Actively participates in hospital wide events that demonstrate support for both the patients we serve and the multidisciplinary team we work alongside.
• Works with patient’s families and allied healthcare workers as necessary to assist the patients to their attainable level of wellness through education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Along with a competitive salary, Loretto Hospital offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement savings plans, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees