Join the largest creative arts therapy nonprofit in the country and be a part of a growing organization paving the way for the future of art, dance/movement, drama and music therapies. Our team of 15 clinicians are passionate about providing the highest standards of care through innovate and evidence-based approaches while developing new cutting-edge programs that cater to the diverse needs of the broad population of individuals we serve.
ITA emphasizes the importance of ongoing professional development and provides support to our creative arts therapists through individual supervision, group consultation and regular trainings.
We also value our therapists’ personal health and well-being and have established a workplace culture centered around equity, inclusion, transparency and psychological safety. Each employee is encouraged to establish goals on an annual basis for their personal and professional growth in collaboration with their supervisor who will help to establish plans for achieving these goals.
ITA therapists are all hired as W2 employees, because we believe you add value to our organization by becoming part of our team. Therefore, clinicians can take advantage of employee benefits such as paid employment taxes, worker’s compensation and liability insurance. You are provided with all of the supplies you need to work with clients and are reimbursed for mileage and parking expenses when required to travel between different sites. Our employees also have the option to purchase supplemental insurance policies at a discount through Aflac.
We understand that flexibility and autonomy are important aspects to leading a healthy and balanced lifestyle. You have the freedom to schedule clients at our clinic locations at days and times that are convenient for you, and all employees have access to our cloud-based systems from the comfort of their own home, making it easy to complete clinical documentation and to prepare for therapy sessions when it works in your schedule.
Ready to join our team?
Check out our list of open positions below and submit your resume and cover letter via email.
Clinical Supervisor
The clinical supervisor is responsible for overseeing and increasing the clinical acumen of ITA therapists and Masters level clinical interns. This role assists the Practice Director in ensuring a high quality of service is provided to all clients. The clinical supervisor supports the professional development of creative arts therapists and assesses the clinical training needs of those under their supervision. This position may also serve as a creative arts therapist if desired, serving clients in our Evanston and/or Highland Park Offices.
Hours: Part-Time
Start date: September 1st, 2019
Position Type: Employee
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in a mental health profession such as social work, counseling or creative arts therapy. Holds the professional credential of an Art Therapist, Dance/Movement Therapist, Drama Therapist, or Music Therapist. Possesses a terminal license as a Clinical Psychologist, LCPC or LCSW or related license in the state of Illinois or transferable within 4 months (no exceptions made). Minimum of 5 years clinical experience and 2 years of supervisory experience.
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Please send resumes to: Marni Rosen, Psy.D ATR-BC, Practice Director, Institute for Therapy through the Arts: Mrosen@itachicago.org or fax to 847-448-8337
Dance/Movement Therapist – Downtown Chicago, Evanston, and North Suburbs
Join ITA’s talented team of Creative Arts Therapists providing art, dance/movement, drama, and music therapy throughout the greater Chicago area. The dance/movement therapist will be responsible for providing innovative treatment approaches with a diverse group of clients after conducting a thorough assessment and will be required to document clinical outcomes. Opportunities for group and individual supervision will be provided at no cost. Travel to various locations within the city of Chicago and ITA’s therapy practice in Evanston.
Hours: Part-time
Start date: Immediate
Salary: $38-$41 (pending experience) per therapy session with mileage reimbursement for driving between sessions
Position Type: Employee
Qualifications: Minimum of a master’s degree in dance/movement Therapy from an accredited university, R-DMT credential, and LPC, LCPC, LSW, or LCSW preferred.
Benefits: Minimal paid sick leave, all therapy supplies provided, opportunity to purchase supplemental insurance policies through Aflac including short-term disability and life insurance.
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Please send resumes to: Jeffrey Wolfe, MM, MT-BC, Institute for Therapy through the Arts, Director of Community Programs: jwolfe@itachicago.org
Drama Therapist – Evanston, Highland Park, and Chicago
Provides drama therapy to diverse clientele at various locations and assumes all responsibilities of a drama therapist, ensuring the highest level of care. Opportunities for group and individual supervision will be provided at no cost.
Hours: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive with benefits
Start date: September 1st, 2019
Position Type: Employee
Qualifications: Registered Drama Therapist or Board-Certified Drama Therapist, Holds Illinois License as a Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist, Minimum of 3 years professional clinical experience.
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Please send resumes to: Marni Rosen, Psy.D ATR-BC, Practice Director, Institute for Therapy through the Arts: Mrosen@itachicago.org or fax to 847-448-8337
Art Therapist – Evanston, Highland Park, Chicago, and potentially Southwest Suburbs
Join ITA’s talented team of Creative Arts Therapists providing art, dance/movement, drama, and music therapy throughout the greater Chicago area. The art therapist will be responsible for maintaining an individual caseload at ITA’s Evanston and Highland Park offices and travel for assigned community contracts within the Chicagoland area. The art therapist is expected to provide innovative treatment approaches with a diverse group of clients after conducting a thorough assessment and will be required to document clinical outcomes. Opportunities for group and individual supervision will be provided at no cost.
Hours: Part-time, Hours based on availability
Start date: Immediately
Position Type: Employee
Qualifications: Minimum of a master’s degree in Art Therapy from an accredited university, ATR credential, and LPC, LCPC, LSW, or LCSW preferred.
Benefits: Minimal paid sick leave, all therapy supplies provided, opportunity to purchase supplemental insurance policies through Aflac including short-term disability and life insurance and flexible spending accounts.
Please send resumes to: Marni Rosen, Psy.D ATR-BC, Practice Director: mrosen@itachicago.org
Drama Therapist — Downtown Chicago and Evanston
Join ITA’s talented team of Creative Arts Therapists who provide art, dance/movement, drama, and music therapy throughout the greater Chicago area. The drama therapist will be responsible for providing innovative treatment approaches to a diverse group of clients after conducting a thorough assessment and will be required to document clinical outcomes. Opportunities for group and individual supervision will be provided at no cost.
Salary/Hourly Range: $38-$41 (pending experience) per therapy session with mileage reimbursement for driving between sessions
Benefits: Minimal paid sick leave, all therapy supplies provided, opportunity to purchase supplemental insurance policies through Aflac including short-term disability and life insurance
Employee Status: Part Time
Date Position Available: Late August/Early September 2019
Brief Description: Provides drama therapy to diverse clientele at various locations and assumes all responsibilities of an drama therapist, ensuring the highest level of care
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Minimum of a master’s degree in Drama Therapy from an accredited university
- RDT credential
- LPC, LCPC, LSW, or LCSW preferred
- Ability to travel to various locations within the city of Chicago and the southwest suburbs required
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Applications Accepted By:
- Email: jwolfe@itachicago.org (Attention: Jeffrey Wolfe)
- Fax: (847) 448-8337 (Attention: Jeffrey Wolfe)
- Mail: Jeffrey Wolfe
Director of Community Programs and Financial Operations
Institute for Therapy through the Arts
2130 Green Bay Rd., Evanston, IL 60201