Dance/Movement Therapist – Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Licensed or Unlicensed Dance/Movement Therapy Provider

Our Space Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Space, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Dance/Movement Therapist to deliver recovery-oriented services within the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program.

The role focuses on movement-based interventions to support emotional processing, coping, and interpersonal growth in a trauma-informed environment. The therapist will provide individual and group sessions, document outcomes, and collaborate with CCS coordinators to meet recovery goals.

Qualifications

• Current license in an applicable mental health profession.
• Current DSPS registration for Dance/Movement Therapy.
• Education and training in Dance/Movement Therapy.
• Ability to provide services in CCS settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and facilitate structured Dance/Movement Therapy sessions aligned with participants’ CCS service plans and recovery goals.
• Utilize movement-based interventions to support emotional expression, body awareness, self-regulation, and personal growth.
• Incorporate creative, functional, nonverbal and verbal processing into sessions.
• Adapt interventions to participants’ abilities and backgrounds.
• Establish a trauma-informed, inclusive therapeutic environment.
• Assess responses and adjust approaches to support progress.
• Maintain professional boundaries and scope of practice.

Skills

Therapeutic movement

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Clinical documentation

Education

Dance/Movement Therapy education

DSPS licensing knowledge

Job description

Our Space, Inc. | Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Location: 1527 W. National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Program: Comprehensive Community Services (CCS)

Service Schedule: One-hour sessions, once per week

Compensation: Based on qualifications and experience

Inspire Healing Through Movement. Strengthen Connections. Empower Recovery.

Are you passionate about using movement, creativity, and therapeutic expression to help individuals heal, grow, and thrive?

Our Space, Inc. is seeking a compassionate, creative, and qualified Dance/Movement Therapist to provide recovery-oriented therapeutic services to individuals participating in our Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Program.

We are looking for a professional who understands the connection between the mind and body and recognizes how movement can help individuals process emotions, develop coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and improve overall well‑being.

The ideal candidate is engaging, dependable, trauma‑informed, and committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where participants feel comfortable expressing themselves, exploring their strengths, and working toward meaningful recovery goals.

About Our Space, Inc.

Our Space, Inc. is a Milwaukee‑based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges through recovery‑oriented, person‑centered, and strengths‑based services.

Our CCS Program provides individualized, community‑based services designed to support recovery, strengthen independence, and improve overall wellness.

Position Overview

The Dance/Movement Therapist will develop and facilitate structured, evidence‑informed therapeutic interventions that integrate creative and functional movement, nonverbal communication, body awareness, and verbal processing to support participants’ individualized recovery goals.

Services may be provided individually or in group settings, depending on participant needs, provider qualifications, and CCS authorization.

Through intentional therapeutic movement experiences, the Dance/Movement Therapist will help individuals strengthen the mind‑body connection, improve emotional awareness, develop healthy coping strategies, and build meaningful interpersonal relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Dance/Movement Therapy Services & Facilitation

• Plan, develop, and facilitate structured Dance/Movement Therapy sessions aligned with participants’ individualized CCS service plans and recovery goals.




• Utilize clinically appropriate movement‑based interventions to support emotional expression, body awareness, self‑regulation, and personal growth.




• Incorporate creative movement, functional movement, nonverbal communication, and verbal processing into therapeutic sessions.




• Adapt interventions to accommodate participants’ physical abilities, emotional needs, cultural backgrounds, and personal preferences.




• Establish a safe, inclusive, trauma‑informed therapeutic environment that promotes participation, personal choice, and emotional safety.




• Assess participant responses and adjust therapeutic approaches to support individual progress.




• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and deliver services within the provider’s authorized scope of practice.

Therapeutic Goals & Outcomes

Develop and implement Dance/Movement Therapy interventions designed to:

• Improve emotional awareness, recognition, expression, and regulation.




• Strengthen body awareness and support mind‑body reconnection.




• Develop kinesthetic empathy and greater understanding of others through movement.




• Enhance hope, resilience, confidence, and personal empowerment.




• Improve interpersonal relationships and communication.




• Increase social connectedness and meaningful engagement with others.




• Reduce the impact of psychiatric symptoms on daily functioning.




• Strengthen coping strategies for managing stress, triggers, and emotional distress.

Documentation & CCS Compliance

• Complete accurate, timely, and clinically appropriate documentation for all services provided.




• Document therapeutic interventions, participant responses, progress, and measurable outcomes in accordance with CCS requirements.




• Ensure services are consistent with each participant’s authorized CCS service plan and established recovery goals.




• Maintain accurate attendance and service records to support applicable CCS billing and reporting requirements.




• Comply with agency policies, confidentiality standards, professional ethics, and applicable Wisconsin CCS regulations.




• Participate in program evaluation and quality improvement activities as appropriate.

Collaboration & Professional Practice

• Collaborate with CCS care coordinators and other authorized recovery team members to support coordinated, person‑centered services.




• Communicate relevant participant progress, concerns, and recommendations in accordance with confidentiality requirements.




• Recognize when participant needs fall outside the scope of Dance/Movement Therapy and assist with appropriate referrals or connections to the participant’s CCS care coordinator.




• Maintain professional competence and comply with all applicable ethical, registration, and licensure requirements.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet the applicable Wisconsin CCS provider requirements for their professional classification.

Licensed Dance/Movement Therapy Provider

• Current license in an applicable mental health profession.




• Current registration with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) authorizing the provision of Dance/Movement Therapy.




• Appropriate professional education and training in Dance/Movement Therapy.




• Eligibility to provide Dance/Movement Therapy services under applicable Wisconsin CCS requirements.

Unlicensed Dance/Movement Therapy Provider

• Current registration with Wisconsin DSPS authorizing the provision of Dance/Movement Therapy.




• Appropriate professional education and training in Dance/Movement Therapy.




• Eligibility to provide services under applicable Wisconsin CCS requirements.

All Applicants Must Demonstrate

• Knowledge of therapeutic movement interventions and their application in behavioral health and recovery settings.




• Ability to independently develop and facilitate individual and/or group Dance/Movement Therapy sessions.




• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and clinical documentation skills.




• Understanding of trauma‑informed, strengths‑based, person‑centered, and recovery‑oriented care.




• Ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical practice.




• Dependability, creativity, flexibility, and the ability to collaborate effectively with CCS care coordinators and other service providers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with adults experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges.




• Previous experience providing Dance/Movement Therapy in a community mental health, psychosocial rehabilitation, or CCS setting.




• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups with diverse participant needs and abilities.




• Familiarity with Wisconsin CCS documentation, individualized service planning, and program requirements.




• Experience evaluating therapeutic outcomes and adapting interventions to support participant progress.

Service Schedule

One‑hour Dance/Movement Therapy sessions, once per week.

Services may include individual or group sessions, depending on program needs, participant eligibility, and authorization.

Scheduling and additional service opportunities may be discussed during the interview process.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for more than someone who understands movement. We want someone who recognizes its potential to support healing, connection, and meaningful recovery.

Someone who understands that movement can communicate emotions and experiences that may be difficult to express through words alone.

Someone who can create a supportive environment where individuals feel comfortable exploring their emotions, reconnecting with their bodies, and discovering their strengths at their own pace.

Someone who combines professional knowledge with creativity, compassion, patience, and a genuine commitment to helping others.

Most importantly, we want a professional who understands that Dance/Movement Therapy is not simply exercise or recreational dance, but an intentional therapeutic service designed to support meaningful recovery outcomes.

At Our Space, Inc., we believe that every individual deserves opportunities to heal, grow, and feel empowered in their recovery journey.