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Josselyn

Art Therapist

Josselyn, Northfield, Illinois, United States,


Job SummaryThe Art Therapist is responsible for clinical services provided to children, adolescents and/or adults, as assigned. The clinician is held accountable for all related clinical, administrative, and Quality and Compliance responsibilities.

The Art Therapist would be responsible for providing clinical support for the Highwood community and community programing/events. Will work with the Highwood school districts to provide after-school programing related to expressive therapy, social emotional learning and skill building.Essential Responsibilities and MetricsProvides Art Therapy, Counseling and Crisis Intervention to Clients and their Families (Provides high-quality service and maintains direct service hours per month of 30% with a minimum of 15 clients)Creates IMCANS (IATP) Assessment (Completes IATP within 30 days of initial meeting with client, modifies and reviews as needed, updates and records IATP in CIS as needed and ensures updates are completed prior to six months due date)Provide support for the Highwood community and participate in community outreach activities (30% will be outreach and community support)Case managementProgram planning and development and other administrative work 40%Client centered consultation with community providersAttendance and participation at clinical presentationsUse of supervision or consultation when required or neededAll Progress Notes will be entered into the medical record as soon as possible but in no more than three business days of the date of serviceProvide timely completion of Level of Care Utilization System (LOCUS) (for adults)Provide timely completion of Columbia and Ohio Scales (for children)Compliance with all Policy and ProceduresMaintain productivity goals as determined by supervisorKeep weekly schedule currentBe responsive to the business office regarding client fees/paymentsComplete requests time off in a timely through the Program DirectorParticipate in Accreditation and Certification processes as directedParticipate in Committee Work as directedParticipate in Strategic Planning as appropriateParticipate in Community Related Services as appropriateRepresent the agency with integrity

ART THERAPY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess client needs, using drawing, music, painting, sculpting, theater, movement, or other expressive processes-based interventions.Conduct creative or expressive art therapy sessions providing guided self-expression experiences to help participants feel an increased sense of wellbeing, connection, improved self-esteem, and empathy for others.Establish therapeutic goals or objectives for creative or expressive art therapy sessions in consultation with the Clinical Supervisor or Director.Request purchase or gather materials for in-studio for sessions.If skilled, conduct workshops on techniques of using art in therapeutic relationships in Teaching Artists, interns, volunteers and staff or partner organizations.

QualificationsMinimum requirement of a master's degree in art therapy, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or another human service-related field.Three professional references that reflect ability to perform clinical work1 Year of post master's degree Mental Health experience requiredDemonstrated awareness of multiple cultures and cultural impact on the delivery of service is a must.Ind1