Expressive Therapist — Group Therapy & Creative Healing

Chicago Behavioral Hospital; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health Insurance

Life Insurance (2x salary)

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Long term disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

On-site cafeteria

Employee engagement events

Employee assistance program

Employee recognition program

Free parking

Job summary

Chicago Behavioral Hospital in Des Plaines, IL is seeking an Expressive Therapist PRN to join an interdisciplinary treatment team. You will lead expressive therapy groups using art, music, movement, and other creative modalities to support treatment goals and patient well-being.

You will assess patients, document progress, and contribute to treatment planning while modeling healthy coping skills. A bachelor's or master's in a relevant expressive therapy field and licensure is preferred;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in an expressive therapy field or related discipline.
• Licensure/certification in ATR/ATR-P/ATR-BC, or LPC/LCPC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate expressive therapy groups using art, music, recreation, movement and other creative methods.
• Observe and assess patients' functioning; identify needs with clinical judgment.
• Document changes in appearance, mood, participation and progress toward goals.
• Complete psychosocial assessments and develop individualized/group interventions.
• Model social skills, emotional regulation and coping strategies for patients.
• Support independence and community integration through therapeutic activities.
• Contribute to treatment planning with measurable goals and progress updates.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu that supports recovery and engagement.

Skills

Expressive therapy

Group therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Assessment

Documentation

Education

Art Therapy degree

Dance/Movement Therapy degree

Music Therapy degree

Recreational Therapy degree

Job description

Chicago Behavioral Hospital in Des Plaines, IL is seeking an Expressive Therapist PRN to join an interdisciplinary treatment team. You will lead expressive therapy groups using art, music, movement, and other creative modalities to support treatment goals and patient well-being.

You will assess patients, document progress, and contribute to treatment planning while modeling healthy coping skills. A bachelor's or master's in a relevant expressive therapy field and licensure is preferred;