Art Therapist

The art therapist will provide individual, small group, and community music therapy while participating in interdisciplinary treatment planning. The art therapist will generate art therapy treatment plans in collaboration with school administrators and students’ treatment teams. Group/individual supervision, clinical observation, professional development, and responsibilities held in conjunction with special events and agency-wide processes are integrated within the position.   

Position may be part or full-time and applicants will be invited to share more about their preference/availability during the interview process.   

• Observes, assesses, and offers appropriate service delivery to student Artists across multiple campuses 

• Provides individual, small group, and community art therapy or music therapy 

• Develops creative arts therapy treatment plan 

• Documents in students’ files according to requirements of regulatory agencies 

• Collaborates with treatment team as necessary 

• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning 

• Provides in-services to team members as appropriate, and in conjunction with expressive therapy department  

• Actively participates in individual and group supervision  

• Maintains licensure according to state and federal regulations 

• Strengths-based theoretical framework 

• Strong clinical musicianship and strengths-based theoretical framework 

• Ability to work independently at multiple sites within the agency 

• Ability to communicate effectively with professionals/students/families 

• Strong art-based assessment skills (Expressive Therapy Continuum, IMCAP, J. Loewy assessment) 

Art Therapist Training & Licensure:  

• Master’s degree in Art Therapy from an AATA accredited/approved program 

• License or license eligible:  

• ATR-Provisional License between graduation and LPC/ATR 

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) –or- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)- in state of Illinois 

• Art Therapy Registration (ATR) 

• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.
• Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
• Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students
• Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.