Art Therapist – Behavioral Health

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Art Therapist – Behavioral Health

Company: Skyway Behavioral Health


Description: Company: Skyway Behavioral HealthTitle: Experiential Therapist – Art TherapistFLSA Status: Salary – ExemptLocation: Downers Grove, ILSkyway Behavioral Health is an innovative behavioral health center that goes beyond the treatment of psychiatric symptoms to address underlying biological, behavioral, and psychosocial causes of psychiatric disorders. Our belief is that maladaptive coping strategies are adopted by patients for survival. While adaptive at one time or in specific ways, these coping strategies are now preventing patients from living the life they want to live. Our treatments teach patients new skills that enable them to serve as their own behavioral therapists- thereby helping them to maintain recovery and generalize skills to their home environments.At Skyway, we provide a fully immersive, intensive, whole-person experience that covers everything from neuroscience to nutrition. We believe that the path to recovery from traumatic stress requires a focus that encompasses not just symptom management but also the treatment of underlying individual, systemic, developmental, and familial traumas. We use leading-edge, specialized, evidence-based treatment modalities to help our patients address the trauma and pain behind their behaviors and diagnoses – thereby empowering them to make lasting changes in their lives.Our team has extensive clinical and leadership experience in the areas of traumatic stress, eating disorders, mood disorders, and personality disorders/pathology. At Skyway, we are committed to building a culture and team that cares for one another such that we may care for our families, communities, and clients. At Skyway, we believe that recovery is not only possible but also attainable for all patients.Role DescriptionArt Therapists report directly to the Program Manager at Skyway Behavioral Health (SBH). The Art Therapist develops, plans, implements, facilitates, directs and evaluates art-therapy based programming in specialized treatment areas. Experiential Therapists in general will have a strong ability to plan and deliver expressive arts activities within the group setting. Art therapists at SBH encounter a diverse array of patients and clinical need, such as individuals experiencing trauma and co-occurring disorders, notably eating disorders, personality disorders and mood/anxiety disorders. Art therapists will exhibit strong interpersonal skills with patience and colleagues, creative problem solving, empathy and passion for improving the lives of SBH patients.Essential Functions/Core Responsibilities

• Create art therapy based curriculum, implement and deliver art therapy groups

• Leads and or co-leads DBT group and provides DBT phone coaching, abiding by DBT structure and format

• Leads other groups and/or meals as necessary

• Conducting 1:1 individual sessions as needed with patients

• Demonstrate ability to build rapport with patients

• As clinically indicated, provide comprehensive and ongoing clinical assessment, suicide screening

• Complete progress notes, authorizations, and group notes in a timely, accurately and in accordance with SBH policy

• Responsible for providing clinical information and attend and participate in team meetings in which patient cases are discussed.

• Establishes and maintains effective communications and working relationships physicians, providers, and all colleagues.

• Participates in supervisions as needed and training as indicated by clinical programming

• Collaborates with the leadership team in creating and sustaining a culture of compassion and healing.

• Follows policies and procedures to accomplish department-specific and organizational initiatives.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, federal regulations, and guidelines.

• Maintain completion of all competencies associated with role and in accordance with Skyway Behavioral Health policies and subsequent Joint Commission standards.

• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree is preferred (MA Counseling – Art Therapy)

• 2 or more years of clinical experience in a behavioral health or clinical setting

• Licensed eligible required (either LPC, LSW, PhD or PsyD)

• Exceptional organization skills, reliable and timely

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that are clear, respectful and considerate of other’s perspective

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.

• Clinical proficiency in treatment, diagnosis, and documentation.

• Reliable form of transportation to work.

• Proficiency in Microsoft products (Word, Outlook, Excel), and familiarity with use of EHR systems.

• Must provide proof of fully vaccinated status for COVID-19 within 90 days of hire

Additional Preferred Skills

• A problem-solving orientation and eagerness to identify process gaps and implement practical solutions.

• Ability to work independently as needed, recognizes the need for support and demonstrates the willingness to ask for help.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond with confidence during challenging or chaotic situations.

• Someone who embodies Skyway values:

o Embraces the whole person.o Commits to innovative research-based programs.o Believes we are better together.o Celebrates expressions of diversity.o Believes in service and supporting our communities.o Views leadership as a privilege to elevate others to their highest potential.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Benefits:

• Medical benefits – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

• Dental benefits – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

• Vision benefits – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

• Short & Long Term Disability – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

• 401K Safe Harbor Match- Ameritas BlueStar

• PTO

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Sick Time

• Paid Wellness Days & Floating Holidays

• Regular clinical supervision

• Collaborative professional growth development

Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work hours may vary in this leadership role and may require responding to phone calls from direct reports during off hours.Skyway Behavioral Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Location: Downers Grove, IL

Date: Wed, 14 May 2025 22:41:05 GMT


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