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.
Part-time Art Therapist – Evanston, Highland Park, & Northbrook
ITA is seeking a part-time art therapist with a broad range of clinical experience, ready to serve a diverse client-base. The art therapist will be responsible for maintaining an individual caseload at ITA’s Evanston and Highland Park offices, conducting therapy sessions both in-person and via telehealth. The therapist may also be requested to travel to various community partnerships within the Chicagoland area, and additional compensation may be provided for in-person work provided during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therapists with advanced clinical skills and experience supervising clinicians and/or interns may be given the opportunity to provide clinical supervision and compensated accordingly.
Free supervision, CEUs provided for ITA trainings, all therapy supplies provided, mileage reimbursement for travel in between sessions, minimal paid sick leave, 401K, and the opportunity to purchase supplemental insurance policies through Aflac including short-term disability.
Hours: Part-Time
Start date: Immediate
Salary: Competitive
Position Type: Part-Time Employee
Qualifications: Required minimum of a master’s degree in Art Therapy from an accredited university and ATR credential. LPC, LCPC, LSW, or LCSW strongly preferred.
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Please send resume and cover letter to Dr. Marni Rosen at careers@itachicago.org.
Dance/Movement Therapist – Evanston, Chicago, 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: Full-time (two evening days per week or 1 weekend day required)
Start date: Immediate
Salary: Competitive with benefits
Position Type: Employee
Qualifications: Required minimum of a master’s degree in Dance/Movement Therapy from an accredited university, R-DMT credential, and LPC. LCPC preferred.
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Please send resume and cover letter to Institute for Therapy through the Arts: careers@itachicago.org