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Posted 31 January 2012:

The Institute for Therapy through the Arts (ITA) is looking for a Registered Drama Therapist to provide individual and group therapy sessions at a therapeutic day school in Northfield, Illinois. The therapist will have 2-3 hours of client contact per week with potential for more hours to be added. We are looking for an experienced clinician skilled in working with adolescents with anxiety and mood disorders.  

For more information please contact Jenni Rook, Acting Clinical Director at jrook@musicinst.org. 

For more information about ITA please visit our website: www.itachicago.org

 

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Posted 9 November 2011:

Manager, Family and Child Life Services

Located on the campus of University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital is a 244-bed, full-service pediatric hospital and academic medical center, solely dedicated to the health care needs of children. A trusted leader in children’s health care for more than 120 years, we consistently rank among the top children’s hospitals in the nation.

As the region’s premier resource for pediatric referrals, UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital’s dedicated team of more than 1,300 pediatric specialists uses the most advanced treatments and latest innovations to deliver a complete range of pediatric specialty services to approximately 9,000 inpatients and 500,000 outpatients each year. The environment for this position is diverse and fast-paced.

Among the nation’s leading academic medical centers, University Hospitals Case Medical Center is the primary affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, a nationally recognized leader in medical research and education.

Duties include:
> Leads and manages family and child life services staff and promotes unit/department cohesiveness
> Manages the delivery of quality psychosocial care to patients and families
> Provides supervision to department staff and students
> Manages budget and resources

Requirements include:
> Bachelor’s degree in Child Life or related field
> At least 5+ years in related clinical field
> A minimum of one year of supervisory experience

We are transforming the way healthcare is delivered and we welcome you to be part of this experience

Find out more and apply online at UHhospitals.org/jobs for position Manager, Family and Child Life Services, #474731.

 

EOE M/F/D/V

 

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Posted 19 July 2011:

The Music Institute of Chicago posts the following job, Vice President and Executive Director of the Institute for Therapy through the Arts (ITA)

Principal Responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business development plan, including the analysis of existing practices, development of professional networks, and development of new partnership ventures, etc.
• Maintain an active client practice
• Provide clinical supervision for treatment of creative arts therapy clients.
• Diagnostic evaluation and testing
• Work closely with Development Department to identify and cultivate individual donors and other philanthropic funding sources.

  
  

Qualifications include:

1. Psychology (PhD or PsyD) degree required

2. Psychology license required

3. Creative arts therapy credential strongly preferred

4. 3-5 years experience in business development in creative arts therapy, psychiatry, psychology or related field

Competencies include:

1. Strong business development (marketing, finance, strategic planning, etc) skills.

2. Strategic thinker

3. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.

4. Advanced knowledge of Creative Arts Therapy

5. Excellent communications skills i.e. persuasive writing, public speaking, etc.

6. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

7. Strict adherence to ethical code of conduct as outlined by American Psychological Association

Salary: $80,000/dependent on qualifications

Cover letter and resume should be sent toMark George, President and CEO, Music Institute of Chicago,517 Green Bay Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 or mgeorge@musicinst.org.

 

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