Northshore
Clinical Expressive Therapist-LOH Rehab
Northshore, Naperville, Illinois, United States, 60564
Job Description:
Position Highlights:Position: Clinical Expressive TherapistLocation: NapervilleFull Time/Part Time: Full TimeHours: 11:00am-7:00pmA Brief Overview:This position provides quality clinical expressive therapy services to patient populations and their families/significant others. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team to provide licensedtherapeutic groups including: art/dance/music, psycho-education, social skills, verbal process, and structured leisure to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
What you will do:
Provides individual and group expressive therapy, applying the therapeutic concepts of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Transition Assessment Profile (TTAP).Conducts daily group assessments, and individual assessments as needed, to identify issues for treatment focus and reports in interdisciplinary team meetings.Documents therapy performed, interventions, patient's clinical status, progress, and treatment recommendations in patient's chart.Contributes to the development, implementation, and monitoring of the patient's specialized treatment plan.Demonstrates an understanding, and adheres to all procedures and legislation, which apply to patients cared for in a Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment facility.Provides orientation and mentorship of new employees. Supervises practicum students and communicates directly with graduate programs regarding student progress.Utilizes a comprehensive knowledge of community resources and medical allied staff expertise to assure an appropriate discharge is implemented.What you will need:
Master's Degree in relevant expressive therapy fieldKnowledge of developmental psychology, disease pathology and clinical needs of assigned populationAbility to maintain information which is highly confidentialAbility to clearly summarize pertinent clinical information via written correspondence and medical records documentationMust be able to demonstrate self-control in volatile or hostile situationsMust be able to set therapeutic limits and maintain therapeutic distance with clients; maintains therapeutic boundaries with patients during treatment and following dischargePreferred Education, Skills and/or Experience:
A minimum of three years of experience in an inpatient behavioral health settingRequired License and/or Certification:
Current State of Illinois Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensureCurrent certification in one of the following based on specialty:For Art Therapy: Registered Art Therapist (ATR)For Dance/Movement Therapy: Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT) certificationFor Music Therapy: Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 30 days of start date into positionBenefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, and Vision optionsTuition ReimbursementFree Parking at designated locationsWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time Off and Holiday PayCommunity Involvement Opportunities
Overall Qualifications:
Position Highlights:Position: Clinical Expressive TherapistLocation: NapervilleFull Time/Part Time: Full TimeHours: 11:00am-7:00pmA Brief Overview:This position provides quality clinical expressive therapy services to patient populations and their families/significant others. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team to provide licensedtherapeutic groups including: art/dance/music, psycho-education, social skills, verbal process, and structured leisure to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
What you will do:
Provides individual and group expressive therapy, applying the therapeutic concepts of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Transition Assessment Profile (TTAP).Conducts daily group assessments, and individual assessments as needed, to identify issues for treatment focus and reports in interdisciplinary team meetings.Documents therapy performed, interventions, patient's clinical status, progress, and treatment recommendations in patient's chart.Contributes to the development, implementation, and monitoring of the patient's specialized treatment plan.Demonstrates an understanding, and adheres to all procedures and legislation, which apply to patients cared for in a Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment facility.Provides orientation and mentorship of new employees. Supervises practicum students and communicates directly with graduate programs regarding student progress.Utilizes a comprehensive knowledge of community resources and medical allied staff expertise to assure an appropriate discharge is implemented.What you will need:
Master's Degree in relevant expressive therapy fieldKnowledge of developmental psychology, disease pathology and clinical needs of assigned populationAbility to maintain information which is highly confidentialAbility to clearly summarize pertinent clinical information via written correspondence and medical records documentationMust be able to demonstrate self-control in volatile or hostile situationsMust be able to set therapeutic limits and maintain therapeutic distance with clients; maintains therapeutic boundaries with patients during treatment and following dischargePreferred Education, Skills and/or Experience:
A minimum of three years of experience in an inpatient behavioral health settingRequired License and/or Certification:
Current State of Illinois Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensureCurrent certification in one of the following based on specialty:For Art Therapy: Registered Art Therapist (ATR)For Dance/Movement Therapy: Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT) certificationFor Music Therapy: Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 30 days of start date into positionBenefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, and Vision optionsTuition ReimbursementFree Parking at designated locationsWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time Off and Holiday PayCommunity Involvement Opportunities
Overall Qualifications: