Dance Movement Therapist

Job Title: Dance Therapist

Department: Behavioral Health

Status: Full-Time Exempt (Hours may vary, including evenings and weekends)

Location: 6374 Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Reports To: Director of Behavioral Health

Compensation: $55K to $75K (Based on Experience)

Midwest Refuah Health Center (MRHC) is seeking a Dance Movement Therapist to join its integrated behavioral health team. In this role, you will work with clients individually and in group settings, utilizing movement-based interventions to support mental health and emotional well-being. You will collaborate closely with the behavioral health team to develop treatment plans, assess progress, and contribute to an integrated care approach. Your work will support clients across the lifespan in a culturally sensitive environment.

Benefits Overview:

Midwest Refuah Health Center offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our team members, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including floating and Jewish Holidays.
• $10,000 Annual Tuition Reimbursement
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) Stipend
• FQHC Loan Forgiveness Eligibility through HRSA
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Supportive, Mission-Driven Work Environment

Key responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group dance/movement therapy sessions tailored to the needs of each client.
• Utilize evidence-based movement interventions to promote and support emotional regulation, cognitive function, and social skills.
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans in collaboration with clients and the care team.
• Monitor and document client progress using clinical documentation standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including therapists, social workers, and medical providers, to ensure holistic care.
• Participate in case consultations and clinical team meetings.
• Complete all assigned paperwork accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner, including grant-related documentation if required.
• Provide supervision or mentorship to interns as assigned.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Qualifications:

• Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT or BC-DMT) through the American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA).
• Illinois licensure (or eligibility for licensure) as required for dance therapists.
• Master's degree in Dance/Movement Therapy from an ADTA-approved program or Alternative Track training program with a related field degree.
• Experience providing therapeutic services in mental health settings (preferred)
• Strong understanding of evidence-based therapeutic interventions in dance therapy.
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation and communication.
• Cultural sensitivity, particularly toward the Orthodox Jewish community.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload independently and adapt therapy techniques to various populations.

Midwest Refuah Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, pregnancy or related conditions, or disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, walk up and down stairs, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.