Expressive Therapist - PRN

Expressive Therapist - PRN

Chicago Behavioral Hospital - Des Plaines, IL

Salary Range $25.00 Hourly Position Type Per Diem Job Shift Day

JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN EXPRESSIVE THERAPIST!

Schedule:

PRN (4) Shifts expected per month

Your Work Matters How will you make a difference?

Join our dynamic team at Chicago Behavioral Hospital and make a difference as an Expressive Therapist! In this role, you will provide expressive therapy interventions as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team, with a primary focus on group therapy facilitation and direct patient care. Through expressive modalities, you will help patients build coping skills, achieve treatment goals, and improve overall well-being.

As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, you'll provide continuous care, interaction, and positive role modeling to patients, fostering an environment conducive to healing and growth. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in behavioral healthcare, we want to hear from you!

Facilitate therapeutic expressive therapy groups utilizing art, music, recreation, movement, and other creative interventions to support treatment goals.

Observe and assess patients' physical, emotional, behavioral, and social functioning, applying sound clinical judgment to identify patient needs.

Document and communicate changes in patients' appearance, behavior, mood, participation, and progress toward treatment goals.

Complete assessments related to psychosocial functioning, leisure interests, coping skills, and recreational strengths and deficits.

Develop and implement individualized and group-based expressive therapy interventions for assigned patient populations.

Model and teach appropriate social skills, emotional regulation, coping strategies, stress management techniques, and healthy leisure behaviors.

Assist patients in achieving their highest level of independent functioning and community integration.

Contribute to treatment planning with measurable goals, interventions, and progress updates related to expressive therapy services.

Maintain a therapeutic milieu that promotes patient safety, engagement, recovery, and positive behavioral outcomes.

Your Experience Matters

What we're looking for:

Education/Licensure:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-P, ATR-BC, ATCS), Dance/Movement Therapy (R-DMT, BCDMT), Drama Therapy (P-RDT, RDT), Music Therapy (MT-BC), Occupational Therapy (OTR/L, OTD), Recreational Therapy (CTRS), Yoga Therapy (C-IAYT) or related therapeutic discipline with an LPC/LCPC or LSW/LCSW preferred.

Experience:

One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Must pass a competency exam upon hire. May need to work evenings, weekends, holidays, flexible hours, and overtime.

Your Care Matters What we provide for our team:

401(k) + matching

Health Insurance

100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

100% company-paid long term disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Cafeteria on site + discounted meals

Employee engagement events

Employee assistance program

Employee recognition program

Free parking

What sets us apart:

Career & training development opportunities

Dynamic and inclusive work environment

Engaged management team dedicated to your success

A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations

Disclaimer:
Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Chicago Behavioral Hospital.

Compensation:

This is a PRN role and the compensation is $25.00 an hour. We're eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our Expressive Therapist!

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