Art Therapist

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Specialized Education Services, Inc. seeks a licensed art/music therapist to provide individual and group therapy across multiple school campuses in Illinois. The role collaborates with school administrators and treatment teams to develop and implement therapy plans.

The position may be part-time or full-time; licensure is required or eligible, with ongoing supervision and adherence to regulatory standards as part of the agency’s multidisciplinary approach.

Formación

• Master’s degree in Art Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active or eligible art therapy licensure in Illinois (ATR/LPC/LCPC).
• Experience with school-based therapy and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsabilidades

• Observe, assess and provide art or music therapy to students across campuses.
• Develop creative art therapy treatment plans with treatment teams.
• Document in student files per regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the treatment team and participate in planning.
• Provide in-services to team members and participate in supervision.
• Maintain licensure according to state and federal regulations.

Conocimientos

Strengths-based framework

Strong musical

Independent work across sites

Communication with professionals

Art-based assessment skills

Educación

Master’s degree in Art Therapy

ATR/ATR-eligible or licensure

Illinois LPC/LCPC licensure eligibility

Art Therapy Registration (ATR)

Herramientas

Expressive Therapy Continuum

IMCAP

J. Loewy assessment

Descripción del empleo

Company Overview

Shine on as a music therapist.

In special education and alternative education settings nationwide, the team members of Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) shine a positive light on students who need academic, emotional, social, and behavioral support and uncover the unique learner within. Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team.

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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)

Posted Min Pay Rate

USD $60,000.00/Yr.

Posted Max Pay Rate

USD $67,500.00/Yr.

Physical Requirements

• 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.