Pediatric Art Therapist

Seasons Within LLC; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Documentation time

Supervision provided

CAQH assistance

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Referral support

Job summary

Seasons Within LLC in Oak Park, IL seeks a Pediatric Art Therapist to support children ages 3-12 and families through art-based therapy, including parenting support and psychoeducation for caregivers. You will work in person at our Oak Park office with a collaborative, reflective practice and opportunities for supervision and growth.

Required: MAATC or equivalent, IL LPC/LCPC license, 2+ years of child mental health experience, commitment to trauma-informed, anti-racist practice, and in-person

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Art Therapy (MAATC) or similar field.
• Full and unrestricted Illinois counseling license (LPC or LCPC).
• At least two years of experience working with children in a mental health or related setting.
• Experience providing parenting support and collaborating with families.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, socially just, and anti-racist practice.
• Ability to work in person in Oak Park, IL.

Responsibilities

• Provide art therapy for children ages 3-12 and family sessions.
• Integrate theory and evidence-based approaches into clinical work.
• Assess clients for outpatient treatment fit and develop initial treatment plans.
• Maintain a consistent caseload and complete documentation.
• Participate in supervision, consultation, and team collaboration.
• Engage in ongoing learning and reflective practice.

Skills

Art therapy methods

Family collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Supervision readiness

Education

MAATC or equivalent

IL LPC/LCPC license

Job description

We’re looking for a Pediatric Art Therapist to join our team!

Our practice is inclusive, intersectional, neurodiversity-affirming, relational, strength-based, and trauma-informed. We serve clients across the lifespan, but our child art therapy services are in especially high demand. If you’re passionate about helping children express themselves through art and supporting families in their healing journey, we’d love to connect with you.

About the Role:

We’re seeking a clinician who brings creativity, curiosity, and a strong grounding in clinical theory to their work. This role is ideal for an art therapist who enjoys collaborating with families and providing parenting support and psychoeducation as part of the therapeutic process. We value clinicians who are reflective, open to feedback, and committed to supervision and continued learning as part of their professional growth.

This position is for a therapist to see clients Mondays (3-8 PM), Wednesdays (3-8pm)and Saturdays (9 AM-3 PM) in person at our Oak Park office.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide art therapy for children ages 3-12, as well as family sessions and parent consultations
• Integrate theory and evidence-based approaches into your clinical work
• Assess clients for fit with outpatient treatment and develop initial treatment plans
• Maintain a consistent caseload and complete required documentation
• Participate actively in supervision, consultation, and team collaboration
• Engage in ongoing learning and reflective practice

What You Bring:

• Master’s degree in Art Therapy (MAATC) or similar field
• Full and unrestricted Illinois counseling license (LPC or LCPC)
• At least two years of experience working with children in a mental health or related setting
• Experience providing parenting support and collaborating with families
• Commitment to trauma-informed, socially just, and anti-racist practice
• Ability to work in person in Oak Park

Bonus Points If You:

• Are trained in gender-affirming care, family systems therapy, CBT, or DBT
• Enjoy connecting theory to practice and thinking deeply about your clinical work
• Value collaboration, reflection, and lifelong professional growth

What We Offer:

• Paid time for documentation and case management
• Free individual and group supervision (ATR-P, ATR, LPC, LCPC)
• Assistance with CAQH and insurance paneling
• Health insurance and retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Marketing and referral support