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 20 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 value our staffs’ personal health and well-being and have established a workplace culture centered around equity, inclusion, transparency, and psychological safety. We support the flexibility and autonomy important to leading a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
Ready to join our team?
Check out our list of open positions below and submit your resume and cover letter via email.
Advanced Art Therapist, Full-time – Evanston and Highland Park, IL
The advanced art therapist is responsible for direct service of advanced clinical cases in ITA’s private therapy and community partner programs and providing supervision for 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 Advanced Art Therapist serves to enhance the clinical acumen of the ITA clinical team and diversify the clinical approaches offered at the ITA clinics. This individual participates in enhancing the professional development offerings ITA provides to the community and other clinicians and professionals through public and conference presentations.
This position also serves as an art therapist, responsible for a caseload of up to 23 clinical cases per week at ITA’s Evanston and Highland Park Offices and community program partners. Travel to various locations within the city of Chicago and Chicago Suburbs will be required.
Hours: Full-time
Start date: Immediate
Salary: Based upon experience
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Art Therapy and/or Counseling.
- Holds the professional credential of Registered Art Therapist (ATR) or ATR-BC.
- 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 8 years clinical experience and 2 years of supervisory experience.
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Please send resume and cover letter to Careers@ITAChicago.org.
Art Therapist, Full-time – Evanston and Highland Park, IL
This is a full time position working at various locations. The Art Therapist will provide creative arts therapy to diverse clientele, ensuring the highest level of care. This individual should be comfortable working with clients from all ages and backgrounds. The Art Therapist will also have the opportunity to oversee and manage clinical and administrative interns in the Creative Arts Therapies.
Hours: Full time, flexible schedule
Salary: Competitive
Qualifications:
- Minimum of Master’s degree in Art Therapy
- Professionally credentialed as a Registered Art Therapist
- 2 years professional clinical experience
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Please send resume and cover letter to careers@itachicago.org.
Art Therapist, Part-time – Evanston, Highland Park, & Northbrook, IL
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.
Hours: Part-Time
Start date: Immediate
Salary: Competitive
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 Careers@ITAChicago.org.
Clinical Director, Full-time – Evanston, IL
This is an exciting opportunity for an advanced creative arts therapist with management experience who is looking to take on a larger leadership role. The Clinical Director will oversee all services provided at ITA’s clinic locations in Evanston and Highland Park. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position will assume responsibility for ensuring exceptional care is delivered and will support clinical supervisors who meet regularly with ITA’s creative arts therapists. The ideal candidate will possess enthusiasm and passion for advancing the creative arts therapy professions, thrive in a fast-paced work environment, and is someone who enjoys developing new skills. The Clinical Director will actively work to increase ITA’s presence in the community and should be skilled in building and maintaining relationships. The position will be based at ITA’s Evanston office.
Hours: Full-time
Salary: $70-80k
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in a Creative Arts Therapy field
- Professionally credentialed in one of the Creative Arts Therapy fields
- Licensed in the state of Illinois as an LCPC, LCSW or clinical psychologist
- Minimum of 10 years professional clinical experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in leadership role
- Prior experience with insurance billing
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Please send resume and cover letter to Careers@ITAChicago.org.
Clinic Manager, Full-time – Evanston, IL
This is new position specifically focused on the management of ITA’s private therapy (clinic-based) program. We are seeking a skilled creative arts therapist, fully licensed as an LCSW or LCPC, with some prior experience in a management/supervisor role at any level. This is great opportunity to grow leadership skills and potentially serve as a clinical supervisor. The Clinic Manager will oversee the quality of our services and support our exceptional team of therapists. Ideal candidates will possess a strong passion for lifelong learning. They are creative, efficient, and humble, and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment. The Clinic Manager will work closely with the Director of Programs and the Clinical Supervisors with 5-10 direct reports.
Hours: Full-time, salaried
Start date: Immediate
Salary: $60-70K
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in a Creative Arts Therapy field
- Professionally credentialed in one of the Creative Arts Therapy fields
- Licensed in the state of Illinois as an LCPC, LCSW or clinical psychologist
- Minimum of 5 years professional clinical experience
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in leadership role
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Dance/Movement Therapist, Part-time – Evanston, Highland Park, & Chicago, IL
The dance/movement 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. Therapists with advanced clinical skills and experience supervising clinicians and/or interns may be given the opportunity to provide clinical supervision and compensated accordingly.
Hours: Part-Time
Start date: Immediate
Salary: Competitive
Qualifications:
- Required minimum of a master’s degree in Dance/Movement Therapy from an accredited university and DMT/DMT-BC credentialed. DMT eligible will be considered for the position as a DMT Fellow.
- LPC, LCPC, LSW, or LCSW strongly preferred.
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Please send resume and cover letter to Careers@ITAChicago.org.
Director of Development, Full-time (partial remote) – Evanston, IL
ITA seeks a dynamic and talented Director of Development (DOD) to drive the growth of the organization’s comprehensive fundraising program, to include strategy development, prospect identification, major gift development, donor stewardship, planned giving, and special events. The DOD, who will report to and collaborate closely with the Executive Director, will play a critical role in the overall financial growth of the organization. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of eight years of experience in fundraising with a proven track record of creating thoughtful campaign strategies, major gift solicitations and high-level donor cultivation and stewardship.
Hours: Full-time, salaried
Salary: $90k-100k
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of 8 years fundraising and/or development experience
- Experience and comfort working with high-level donors
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Please send resume and cover letter to Jamie Perry at jamieperry@evolvegg.com.
Drama Therapist, Part-time – Evanston, IL
The part-time drama therapist will be responsible for maintaining an individual caseload at ITA’s Evanston and Highland Park offices, conducting primarily in-person sessions but may be required to conduct via telehealth. The therapist may also be requested to travel to various community partnerships within the Chicagoland area. Therapists with advanced clinical skills and experience supervising clinicians and/or interns may be given the opportunity to provide clinical supervision and compensated accordingly.
Hours: Part-Time
Start date: Immediate
Salary: $40-45 per session
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Drama Therapy or related field
- Registered Drama Therapist
- Minimum of 2 years professional clinical experience
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC or LCPC) or Social Worker (LSW or LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of IL OR able to transfer out of state license to IL
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Please send resume and cover letter to careers@itachicago.org.
Operations Manager, Full-time – Evanston, IL
The ideal candidate for this role will operate with a high level of efficiency, demonstrating flexibility, and a high level of attention to detail. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the administrative infrastructure of the organization. This individual will manage the day-to-day support of ITA’s technological systems and manages vendors and purchasing. This role provides assistance to the Director of Financial Operations and collects and summarizes data for the purpose of evaluating both administrative systems and program impact. Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. This position will be based at ITA’s Evanston office.
Hours: Full time, salaried
Salary: $45-55k
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in office management, business administration, or related fields
- Experience with customer relations in a healthcare or behavioral health treatment center preferred
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Please send resume and cover letter to Careers@itachicago.org.
Trauma Specialist, Full-time – Evanston, IL
The Trauma Specialist/ Art Therapist will provide care at ITA’s Evanston and Highland Park clinics, ensuring that trauma-informed practices are adopted throughout ITA’s services and operations. This individual will provide direct services to clients and families as an art therapist, and facilitate presentations and trainings as needed for ITA staff and the community. The Trauma Specialist will also provide on-site crisis management, support therapists in their work, and provide clinical supervision to staff and interns in the Creative Arts Therapies.
Hours: Full time, flexible schedule
Salary: Competitive
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in a Creative Arts Therapy profession.
- Professionally credentialed as a Registered Art Therapist
- Licensed in the state of Illinois as an LCPC, LCSW or clinical psychologist
- 7 years professional clinical experience
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Full-Time Benefits: Includes all part-time benefits, plus health insurance (medical/vision/dental) benefits, 401k, life insurance, professional development reimbursement, and a generous amount of paid time off including 7 days over the winter holidays.
Part-Time Benefits: Free supervision (for clinical positions), 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.