Art Therapist — Behavioral Health

Job overview

The Art Therapist role is onsite in Skokie, IL, and pays $55,000–$65,000 per year. Skyway Behavioral Health provides immersive, evidence-based behavioral health treatment addressing trauma and other underlying causes of psychiatric disorders. The therapist develops and delivers expressive arts programming and supports patients through group and individual clinical work. The role contributes to treatment by facilitating groups, documenting care, collaborating with the clinical team, and supporting a compassionate, healing environment.

What you'll do

• Create and deliver art therapy curriculum and groups
• lead or co-lead DBT groups and provide DBT phone coaching
• lead other groups or meals as needed
• conduct individual sessions as needed
• complete clinical assessments and suicide screening when indicated
• document progress and group notes
• participate in case meetings and supervision
• collaborate with colleagues and leadership
• follow applicable policies and regulations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

art therapist

behavioral health

skokie il

skyway behavioral health

art therapy groups

dbt

trauma-informed care

clinical documentation

patient assessment

clinical supervision

full-time

$55k–$65k per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) Safe Harbor match, paid time off, paid holidays, paid sick time, paid wellness days, regular clinical supervision, and collaborative professional development.

Why this role

The role reports to the Program Manager and may require responding to direct-report phone calls during off hours, as stated for this leadership role.

About the employer

Skyway Behavioral Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.