Art Therapist

Company: Josselyn
Location: Waukegan
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

Josselyn, a nonprofit community mental health center, has been serving people since 1951 when Dr. Irene Josselyn saw a need for kids and families to get help without worrying about the cost. Today, Josselyn is known for its excellent mental health care, offering outpatient therapy, psychiatry, case management, employment support and intensive programs for youth. With 6 locations in northern Cook and Lake County, Josselyn is a high-quality affordable option serving more than 7,500 people annually. Due to our excellent programming, depth and breadth of services, financial strength, staffing and outstanding leadership, Josselyn was honored in June 2024 by being the only nonprofit named to Crains Chicago Business Fast 50 list.Job SummaryThe Expressive Arts 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 MetricsProvides Art Therapy, Counseling and Crisis Intervention to Clients and their FamiliesProvides high-quality service and maintains direct service hours per month of 60% for advanced clinicians and 56% for othersCreates IMCANS (IATP) AssessmentCompletes IATP within 30 days of initial meeting with client, modifies and reviews as neededUpdates and records IATP in CIS as needed and ensures updates are completed prior to six months due dateCase managementClient centered consultation with community providersAttendance and participation at clinical presentationsUse of supervision or consultation when required or neededProvide clinical supervision to student internProvide timely completion of Level of Care Utilization System (LOCUS) (for adults)Provide timely completion of Columbia and Ohio Scales (for children)Maintain productivity goals as determined by supervisorBe responsive to the business office regarding client fees/paymentsParticipate in Accreditation and Certification processes as directedArt Therapy ResponsibilitiesAssess client needs, using drawing, music, painting, sculpting, theater, movement, or other expressive processes-based interventions.Conduct creative or expressive art 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 art 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.QualificationsMinimum requirement of a Masters Degree in Art Therapy, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology1 year of post Masters degree Mental Health experience requiredThree professional references that reflect ability to perform clinical workDemonstrated awareness of multiple cultures and cultural impact on the delivery of service is a mustInd1by Jobble

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