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Josselyn
Grayslake, Illinois

Expressive Therapist

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50k-$65k

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Grayslake Office - Grayslake, IL, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $50000.00 - $65000.00Salary, If you’re exploring new opportunities this fall, we’d love to tell you about our $5,000 sign-on bonus for therapists hired in our Grayslake location!

Apply today to learn how you can make an impact—and take advantage of our special fall sign-on bonus. This offer is exclusive to Josselyn's Grayslake and Waukegan offices. Eligibility for the bonus is based on meeting certain terms and conditions.

Compensation $50,000–$65,000 salary with a $5,000 sign‑on bonus paid after successful completion of 90 days as determined by the department head and hiring manager with consideration to licensure and experience.

Schedule Mon/Tue/Wed 11 AM - 9 PM and Thursday 11 AM - 8 PM (4 day work week) OR Tuesday - Saturday, 2 day shifts (9 AM - 5 PM or 10 AM - 6 PM, 2 evening shifts (11 AM - 7 PM or 12 PM - 9 PM) and Saturday 9 AM - 2 PM Job Summary The Expressive Therapist is responsible for clinical services provided to children, adolescents and/or adults, as assigned.

The clinician is held accountable for all related clinical, administrative, and Quality and Compliance responsibilities.

Essential Responsibilities and Metrics Provides Therapy, Counseling and Crisis Intervention to Clients and their Families (provides high-quality service and maintains direct service hours per month of 63% with a minimum of 30-35 clients) Creates IMCANS (IATP) Assessment (Completes IATP within 30 days of initial meeting with client, modifies and reviews as needed, updates and records IATP in SmartCare as needed and ensures updates are completed prior to six months due date) Case management Program planning and development and other administrative work 37% Client centered consultation with community providers Attendance and participation at clinical presentations Use of supervision or consultation when required or needed All Progress Notes will be entered into the medical record as soon as possible but in no more than three business days of the date of service Compliance with all Policy and Procedures Maintain productivity goals as determined by supervisor Keep weekly schedule current Be responsive to the business office regarding client fees/payments Complete requests time off in a timely through the Program Director Represent the agency with integrity Art/DMT Responsibilities Assess client needs, using drawing, music, painting, sculpting, theater, movement, or other expressive processes-based interventions.

Conduct creative or expressive therapy sessions providing guided self-expression experiences to help participants feel an increased sense of wellbeing, connection, improved self-esteem, and empathy for others.

Establish therapeutic goals or objectives for creative or expressive therapy sessions in consultation with the Clinical Supervisor or Director. Request purchase or gather materials for in-studio for sessions.

If skilled, conduct workshops on techniques of using art in therapeutic relationships in Teaching Artists, interns, volunteers and staff or partner organizations.

Qualifications

Minimum requirement of a Master’s degree in Art Therapy, Dance movement therapy, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or another human service-related field. Three professional references that reflect ability to perform clinical work 1 Year of post master’s degree Mental Health experience required Demonstrated awareness of multiple cultures and cultural impact on the delivery of service is a must.

Key Responsibilities

The Expressive Therapist provides clinical therapy, counseling, and crisis intervention services to children, adolescents, and adults. They are responsible for maintaining clinical documentation, conducting assessments, and managing administrative tasks to ensure compliance with agency standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Art Therapy, Dance Movement Therapy, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field. A minimum of one year of post-master’s mental health experience is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Therapeutic goal settingCultural competenceMental health servicesTreatment planningPatient care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Expressive Therapist at Josselyn a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 28% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
40%
Sign-on bonus
33% this job
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
20%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 6.3
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  • No weekends

Living in Grayslake

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k≈ 7.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,528/mo≈ 61% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Josselyn

Mental Health Care
Northbrook, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 sign-on bonus
4-day work week option