Clinical Supervisor and Drama Therapist
Join ITA’s talented team of Creative Arts Therapists providing art, dance/movement, drama, and music therapy throughout the greater Chicago area. 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. In coordination with the Practice Director, the Clinical Supervisor will recommend additional training as needed and develop the annual staff training calendar. This position also serves as a drama therapist, responsible for a caseload of up to 20 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 with Benefits
Start date: September 1st, 2019
Salary: Based upon experience
Position Type: Employee
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Drama Therapy and/or Counseling. Holds the professional credential of Registered Drama Therapist (RDT) or RDT-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 5 years clinical experience and 2 years of supervisory experience.
Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental, Long-term Disabilities Insurance, life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, professional development reimbursement, opportunity to purchase supplemental insurance policies through Aflac including short-term disability and life insurance
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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
Grant Writer
Join ITA’s talented Creative Arts Therapy Administrative Team. In collaboration with the Development Director, the Grant Writer will lead the Institute for Therapy through the Arts’ (ITA) efforts to obtain grant funding from family, corporate, government and other charitable foundations. The Grant Writer will identify and research grant opportunities; make recommendations about which grants to apply for; and project manage all aspects of the application including creating and managing the timeline, requesting program data from ITA’s Management Team, communicating with the Development Director, and completing and submitting grant applications. The Grant Writer will ensure proposals are crafted to be competitive and compelling.
Start date: September 1, 2019
Position Type: Independent Contractor
Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years nonprofit experience grant writing experience, Experience writing grants for mental health services preferred
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Please send resumes to: Jessica Gardner, Development Director: jgardner@itachicago.org
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