Job Posting and a chatty mother

Art therapist/ Elementary and High School
-Part time (ESY) DESTINY program
-Southwest Cook County Cooperative Association for Special Education.

I found this position available at the K12 JobSpot http://k12jobspot.com.


I also wanted to share a networking experience that resulted because of my very friendly mother. For teacher appriciation week, the school she works in brought in people to provide little massages for the staff. My mom mentioned how I was graduating in art therapy, and the woman giving her a massage told her that I should get in contact with her after I graduate because they would love to integrate that into their services. It is a chiropractic center, which is a place I would never think to look for an art therapy job! I will keep you all posted on contact information for this company; I am not sure where that woman's card is at the moment. But it is exciting how more people are not responding with "huh?" when they hear art therapy. :)

Art Therapist position - West Orange, NJ

Saw this art therapist position advertised for the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, NJ. 37.5hrs a week. See link below for details:

http://jobcircle.com/z8717675#jobcircle#jobs

American Medical Association

Average income chart! I heard so much about it but didn't actually look it up until now, check it out!

Health care income ranges

Ressurection Health Care

Mental Health Counselor job posting

Facility: Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Department: Adult Psych - 15th FL
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: PM shift
Hours: 3:00pm-11:30pm

residential counselor position with children

Hey all.
I noticed this post on craigslist for a residential counselor in Chicago/Evanston for Hope house for boys and girls. http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/npo/2353361424.html

Networking Monkey

I was browsing the web in search of what was out there for networking in Chicago and ran across this site:

www.networkingmonkey.com

It is a Chicagoland site that you can belong to as a professional and search local networking events. Once a member (the first year is free) you can search events as well as post them yourself. Thought it was pretty interesting and worth sharing. Here's how the site describes their services:

"Networking Monkey is committed to helping business professionals locate and attend the best networking events that Chicagoland has to offer. We have compiled a broad list of events to ensure the most complete and accurate data base for all of our monkey friends. Try searching by area, event type, event name or date to find what you are looking for. Not specific enough? Use our "Refine Your Search" tool to help you further."

Check it out!

Career day

MARWEN CAREER DAY

Saturday, May 14, 2011
12 -1:30pm


Explore your future. This is a great opportunity to meet creative professionals--photographers, art therapists, fashion designers, arts educators, animators, freelance artists, and many more arts professionals! Learn from various Career Day representatives about local artist residencies and what it takes to build your portfolio. For more information, contact Sabba Syal at 312.944.2418 ext. 204.

Children's Memorial is hiring!

looking for a creative art therapist at children's! spanish language skills preferred.
http://www.job.com/my.job/jobdisplay/page=jobview/pt=2/key=83438512/

Second Annual Call for Papers: Feminist Art History Conference at American University

How about writing a paper about the history of feminist art therapy practices and presenting at this conference?

http://www.collegeart.org/opportunities/listing/5729/

Sexual Assault Training and Volunteer Opportunity

If you're interested in getting trained in Sexual Assault crisis intervention (40 plus hrs. ICASA approved training) and are looking for a volunteer opportunity this summer, check out Rape Victim Advocate's upcoming training in June (training starts June 1st). The training gets you a certificate and provides you with the skills to be one of RVA's volunteer medical advocates. Medical advocates cover a few shift per month and respond to calls at local hospitals when sexual assault survivors come into the hospital. I did the training last summer for Girl/Friends and it was really wonderful! For more information, check out RVA's website:

http://www.rPublish Postapevictimadvocates.org/

Counselor Position

http://www.npo.net/job/2011-03-29/23648?action=search&5=chicago&14[]=21&13[]=99&offset=40

Smart Love Family Services is seeking Illinois licensed therapists for part-time positions (20-25 hours/week) to provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and parents. Smart Love Family Services is a not-for-profit agency that is located in the Western Suburbs and north side of Chicago. The clinical program provides outpatient mental health counseling to individuals of all ages that come from diverse backgrounds. SLFS’ areas of specialization include child and adolescent treatment, as well as parent counseling.

sacramento art therapy job search

recreation or art therapy position working with older adults and adolescents
http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?ipath=EXGOO&siteid=sep_simphire_healthcare&Job_DID=J8H88T5XF3B50MH999V

activities job in nashvielle

Activities job in Nashville... yeah!

Description

The HealthCare Center at West Meade Place is a 120 bed
Skilled Nursing Facility located in beautiful west Nashville.
We are seeking a full time Activities Assistant at this time.
 The candidate must have their
certification in activities or a degree
in a related field such as therapeutic recreation, art therapy or music
therapy. Long term care experience is preferred. 
EOE

 Requirements

The candidate must have their certification in activities or a degree
in a related field such as therapuetic recreation, music therapy or art
therapy. This is a full time position. Candidate will need to work some 
weekend hours.
EOE

Counselor opening in Edgewater

Opening at Victor Neumann - looking for LPC with experience with behaviorally-challenged youth and sex offenders as well as expressive arts experience.

http://www.npo.net/job/2011-04-22/24515?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed

All in the mind

In the UK there is a radio station called BBC Radio 4. Every few months they run a weekly series called Medical Matters: All in the mind which explores "the limits and potential of the human brain". The topics it covers can be really interesting and relevant. You can subscribe for free through itunes podcasts. Alternatively, you can view the following link, which is also free:

http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/rss.xml

web site on photo and video therapy

Like the sites I mentioned in the last post, the Photo Therapy Centre web site is also self-promotional. But I don't have a problem with this one because the self-promotion is transparent. And besides the self-promotional aspect, it has a fabulous bibliography on the use of photography, video and film in therapy. Check it out here:

http://www.phototherapy-centre.com/

web sites on art therapy -- consumer beware!

There are some web-based art therapy organizations I want to tell you about that are sources of some good information, but also somewhat deceptive in nature. They are Art Therapy Without Borders, the Art Therapy Alliance, and the International Art Therapy Organization. They are all linked to each other, so if you go to one site (for example, the one below), you can easily get to the others. They were all initiated and continue to be managed by the same two art therapists. The great aspect of them is that they have interesting information on them about the art therapy field and what is going on in art therapy around the world, and they do provide the means to link with art therapists from around the world. The caution I have about them is that they are highly self-promotional, which is problematic because the self-promotion is not transparent, so the sites are deceptive. For example, the Art Therapy Without Borders site promises to give you definitions of art therapy from various sources. If you click on the link to those promised definitions, you get 4 sources: two of them are from the above mentioned websites and two more are quotations from books by the same author ... who also happens to be one of the creators and managers of all three web sites! In other words, all four sources are from the same two people. That deception aside, they do provide the benefits I've listed, as well as a downloadable e-zine on international art therapy. So definitely check out these sites, but be a critical consumer while doing so.

http://arttherapywithoutborders.wordpress.com/

job openings

Go to the web site below to view 4 counselor position openings in Cook County that are National Health Service Corps approved sites, which means you can get up to $60,000 of loan repayments if you remain employed at the site 2 years past getting your LPC. Quite a deal!

http://nhscjobs.hrsa.gov/Search_HPOL.aspx

art inspiration links, e-zines and online courses

This website and related blog is by art therapist Lani Gerity. She offers free art inspiration links and downloadable e-zines, as well as online courses that require a fee. Her focus is on resiliency (positive psychology) through art making processes and online communities.

http://www.lanipuppetmaker.com/morethanpuppets/Home.html

Chicago Freedom School Trainings

Chicago Freedom School also offers trainings.
I think I'm going to do the "Adultism" training on April 30th if anyone wants to join.

ADULTISM

Adultism is a form of oppression that privileges adults over youth and children. It perpetuates age-based stereotypes that limit the potential for intergenerational power-building. When people practice adultism, young people are viewed as objects instead of resources. This training will help adults learn more about how to dismantle adultism culturally, institutionally, interpersonally, and personally. Participants will be challenged to learn what they can do to be an ally to young people.

The next adultism training is:

Saturday, April 30, 2011
11 am – 2 pm
CFS Center for Social Change, 719 S. State St., Ste. 3N

Pre-registration is required. Complete the registration for the Adultism training online here.

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I want to do their Anti-Racism Training for White Allies, but it happens to fall on graduation day. Maybe next time. Here's the link:

http://chicagofreedomschool.org/initiatives/movement-building-and-organizing

Job Opportunity: Summer Instructor at Chicago Freedom School

This could be a great opportunity for an art therapist to do community-based social justice work:

http://chicagofreedomschool.org/get-involved

Job Opportunity:

2011 Summer Instructor

The Chicago Freedom School is seeking instructors who will design and lead 24-hour courses for youth ages 14 – 17 enrolled in the 2011 Freedom Fellowship Summer Leadership Institute. Instructors will design creative and engaging 1-week courses that emphasize the real life experience of young people as well as address a pressing social justice issue. The teaching week is August 1 – 5, 2011. The deadline for proposals is May 13, 2011. If interested, please download the Request for Course Proposals.

About Chicago Freedom School:
The Chicago Freedom School provides a space where young people and adult allies can study the work of past movements, deepen their understanding of current social problems, build new coalitions and develop strategies for change. We support new generations of critical and independent thinking young people who use their unique experiences and power to create a just world.

We envision a world that supports, respects and values the work and perspectives of young people. We see communities filled with youth and adults who engage with one another about ideas that matter the most to them and who learn and grow from this engagement. We believe that the world can learn from its mistakes and it can be free of all forms of oppression.

salary trends

Another blog about expected salary per experience/ training level.
http://www.arttherapyblog.com/career/art-therapist-salary-trends-averages/#factors

Networking event

Not sure how many of you saw this email cass had sent.

Chicago's Non-Profit forum will be a networking event that highlights dozens of Chicago-based, non-profit organizations in need of volunteers, junior board members, business sponsors and more generally, increased awareness. Come check out the civic opportunities that Chicago has to offer and find one that fits your passion!

Each attendee will have the opportunity to establish valuable connections with other young professionals and non-profit organizations during this three hour reception.The event will feature over 100 non-profit organizations and over 400 young professionals, in what is the largest, annual non-profit fair in Chicago. This year, our keynote speaker is Elspeth Revere, Vice President of Media, Culture, and Special Initiatives of the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

The event will be brought to you by The Young Professionals of Chicago and Chicago Non-Profit Organization. The Young Professionals of Chicago is an organization that offers professional, social, and civic opportunities to advance Chicago's professional community. Chicago Non-Profit provides opportunity for non-profit organizations, civic-minded individuals and local businesses to play an active role in getting involved with philanthropic action. Come out to enjoy drinks, appetizers, and a great crowd for a good cause!

Here is the link for attendees to sign up https://www.ypchicago.org/event/view/chicago-s-non-profit-forum/

salary calculator...how much to ask for

This helps to calculate how much you will make with taxes taken out. It's pretty helpful.

http://www.paycheckcity.com/NetPayCalc/netpaycalculator.asp

http://www.indeed.com
This site really narrows down searches.

Non-profit organization job postings

www.npo.net has non-profit organization job listings

average salaries

Some salary averages from the American Medical Association from 2010
http://www.arttherapyblog.com/career/art-therapist-salary-trends-averages/

some helpful trainings in the area - also job postings on that website if you navigate around

http://www.jcfs.org/p_program.cfm?cat=sc&id=42

Cathy Malchiodi has a blog with some information about art therapy as a career:

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-healing-arts/201103/so-you-want-be-art-therapist-part-five-the-tale-two-art-therapists

position

Art Therapy Position Opening

This is an older post but hopefully still helpful

http://www.healthcareerweb.com/jobdetails/jobid-242994/Allied-Health

Live Oak post grad fellowship

Here is another postgraduate fellowship. Live Oak is a counseling center focusing on families, LGBTQ, and at-risk youth. They also offer professional training events. You could apply to the postgrad fellowship this June to begin in the fall.

http://www.liveoakchicago.com/internships.php#postgraduate

Creative Arts Therapist position - Auburn, WA

This position has just been advertised:

Creative Arts Therapist
WA: AUBURN 

Click the link below to read the full description

http://jobcircle.com/classifieds/8362901.html

art therapy job postings

This web site has art therapy jobs posted on it.

http://www.arttherapyblog.com/what-is-art-therapy/

sounds good

Public Media Institute, Roots and Culture and threewalls announce:

THE MDW FAIR
Visual Arts Landing in Chicago

April 23rd & 24th, 2011
www.mdwfair.org
Geolofts, 3636 South Iron Street, Chicago, IL, 60608
Hours:
Saturday, April 23rd: 1-10pm
Sunday, April 24th: 1-6pm

CHICAGO: threewalls, Roots and Culture and Public Media Institute are excited to announce The MDW Fair, a first annual gathering of independent art initiatives, spaces, galleries, publishers and artist groups from the Chicago metropolitan area and beyond. With over 50 participants, The MDW Fair demonstrates the diversity, strength and vision of the people and places that make up the rich art ecology of our region.

Held April 23-24, 2011 at The Geolofts, 3636 S. Iron Street, Chicago, the fair features 501(c)3, commercial and unincorporated galleries, independent curatorial projects, publishers and media groups in over 25,000 square feet of exhibition space that includes a 8,000 square foot sculpture garden with work by local artists. In addition to exhibitions by participating spaces, local podcasters Bad At Sports will host a live game-show and panel discussions will be scheduled throughout fair hours chaired by Britton Bertran, Jamilee Polson, Lorelei Stewart and Steve Ruiz.

The MDW Fair is a manifestation of the collective spirit behind the region’s most innovative visual cultural organizers, focusing on the breadth of work done here by artists and arts-facilitators alike. Please join us and see why Chicago remains a center of ingenuity and talent.

Leadership Launch and Resumé Review for careers in elderly care

What:Chicago Bridge's Leadership Launch & Resumé Review
When: Wednesday, April 13 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: the King Home in Evanston, IL

Hey guys! If you or anyone you know is interested in working in a field with older adults, then this is a great opportunity for you to get in on.


Come speed network with already established professionals. It's been described to me as "speed dating" for employment possibilities.

The event will match professionals to students for a speed networking opportunity.

Resumé Reviewers will be at the event to help you perfect your resumé, so get started and bring copies along!

April 13th from 6-8pm at the King Home in Evanston
1555 Oak Avenue Evanston, IL
located near the Davis metra and el stations.

The King Home has generously offered to provide appetizers, drinks, and free parking for this event.
Dude, the whole thing is free!

RSVP by filling out this survey form
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8DWWM3P

Send any questions to Sophie at scanad@saic.edu

Part-time art therapy job in Skokie, IL (Yellow line..)

CJE SeniorLife is looking for art therapists. Here is the link:
http://www.retirementjobs.com/jobs-over-50/job.search/?detail=490126

Art Therapist - Streamwood

The heading of the job posting says "Art Therapist," but the job description says "Visual Arts Teacher." You be the judge.

non-profit jobs...

if you are interested in working for a non-profit organization NPO.net posts a list of jobs! good luck :)!

Present at IATA

Want to present at the 2011 IATA Conference? Could be a good way to network.
Fill out this form and submit your proposal by May 18th.

international organizations

This is an art therapy organization that works in Nepal and Cambodia, and focuses on women's reproductive health and rights.

http://www.theart2healingproject.org/

Post-Grad Fellowship - Womencare

Here is info on the postgraduate fellowship program at Womencare counseling in Evanston. You need to have 1-5 years postgrad psychotherapy experience, so this would be something to consider for next year or later. Even if you're not interested in the fellowship, I would recommend checking out Womencare. They offer "Therapy for the Therapist" and lots of other professional training events.

http://womencarecounseling.com/postgraduate-fellowship-program.htm

F/T AT position - Westwood, MA

F/T AT position - Westwood, MA

Cut and paste link below for details:

http://jobcircle.com/classifieds/8288223.html?source=agent&p=2183886&utm_source=JobCircle&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=classified_agents&utm_content=job_title

Another Job site

http://jobcircle.com advertise AT jobs, and you can sign up free for email alerts. A couple of recent additions are:

1. Anyone fancy working in San Francisco? Cut & paste link below for details:

http://jobcircle.com/classifieds/8254495.html?source=agent&p=2183886&utm_source=JobCircle&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=classified_agents&utm_content=job_title

2. Or how about working in Biloxi, MS? Again, cut & paste link below for details:

http://jobcircle.com/classifieds/8261605.html?source=agent&p=2183886&utm_source=JobCircle&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=classified_agents&utm_content=job_title

Rosa Parks Art Studio - Detroit

Some of you know I recently went to Michigan to visit my husband's aunt, who is a Catholic nun. While I was there, she mentioned that her friend and fellow sister, S. Nancyann Turner, is an art therapist in Detroit. She works at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and runs the Rosa Parks Art Studio. The program includes regular art therapy groups, a yearly Peace Camp, and a community garden. They also mentioned that S. Nancyann is getting older and looking to retire from her position soon, so she may be looking for a replacement.

I am not looking to move to Michigan (at least not yet), so I thought I would pass the info on. If any of you are considering moving to the Detroit area and would like to know more, I'd be happy to inquire on your behalf.

Here's a little bit about the program.

Reducing and Deferring Student Loans

I did some research on possibly reducing the amount and/or deferring my loans after school. I'm not sure if my situation warrants applying for this, however I still think its still extremely useful to know.

www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov

It's the governments loan forgiveness for Public Service Employees. If anyone else has some insight on this it would be great.

Here is some additional information:

The borrower must be employed full time (in any position) by a public service organization, or must be serving in a full-time AmeriCorps or Peace Corps position. For purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, the term “public service organization” means –

- A federal, state, local, or Tribal government organization, agency, or entity (includes most public schools, colleges and

universities);

- A public child or family service agency;

- A non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code that is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (includes most not- for-profit private schools, colleges, and universities);

- A Tribal college or university; or

- A private organization that is not a for-profit business, a labor union, a partisan political organization, or an organization engaged in religious activities (unless the qualifying activities are unrelated to religious instruction, worship services, or any form of proselytizing) and that provides the following public services –

- Emergency management;

- Military service;

- Public safety;

- Law enforcement;

- Public interest law services;

- Early childhood education (including licensed or regulated health care, Head Start, and state-funded pre-kindergarten);

- Public service for individuals with disabilities and the elderly;

- Public health (including nurses, nurse practioners, nurses in a clinical setting, and full-time professionals engaged in health care practioner occupations and health care support occupations);

- Public education;

- Public library services; and

- School library or other school-based services.

Higher Ed Jobs

Here is a good site to use to search for college and university level job postings:

www.higheredjobs.com

You can search by either job type or state. There are a lot of counselor and research jobs opening up at this time.

Good luck!

Flourish Studios

I happen to come across Flourish Studios for a friend's art opening. Little did I know that it was also a store and a space where five therapists hold therapy. I started talking to the owner who is also a practicing psychotherapist, Julia, and found that she is a BIG supporter of art therapy. (Maybe she will want one on her team someday?!) She gave me a tour of their beautiful space where workshops, acupuncture and networking groups are held. She is going to send me information about a group that is held for new therapists starting out in the field. When I get the information, I'll be sure to pass it on. ALSO! They just started an artist in residence program. 8)

http://www.icanflourish.com/introductions.cfm

Check out their website!

Free Business Cards!

Free, you say?!

This is a rather shady lookin' deal. However, it could serve you well! I've ordered some business cards from here and it is, indeed, free. You just pay for shipping. The rub is that there are limits to designs you can use, pre-set things. Enjoy!

Art Therapist Job - Downers Grove

Art therapist position at Good Samaritan Hospital!

Heartland Alliance - Clinical Case Manager

Heartland is looking for a case manager to work with families in transitional housing. Must have MA and LPC.

Therapist - Children's Home + Aid

Therapist opening at Children's Home + Aid - the umbrella agency for Rice Child + Family Center.

Art Therapy and Career Counseling: Strategies for Art Therapy Job Seekers

A helpful article with templates and samples.

Alexian Brothers Opening

Here's a posting for ABBHH in Hoffman Estates.

Metro Detroit posting

If anyone's interested in moving to the metro detroit area, here's a posting for contractual job.

New AT jobs

Hi All

Just a reminder not to forget checking in on the MAAT newsletter: (http://saicmaat.wordpress.com) A variety of new AT jobs have just been posted.

Cate

Attn: Bilingual art therapists

Just saw this job posting for Heartland Alliance. Bilingual ability in English and Spanish or an Indian language such as Hindi or Guajarati is required.

http://www.npo.net/job/2011-02-25/22613?p=1

The position is "mental health clinical practitioner," working with international youth. Although "art therapist" isn't the official title, sounds to me like a position where you could use those skills.

Artist Trust: Washington state resource

Hi all,

If any of you are planning to move to Washington state, take a look at the Artist Trust website. Artist Trust is a wonderful organization that provides grants for artist projects (many of which have relational/community angles that would be a great fit for art therapists), great events, lectures, and other support and resources for artists (i.e. obtaining healthcare, legal services, etc.). Artist Trust is really well-known in Washington (at least in Seattle) and helps launch the careers of many great local artists.

http://www.artisttrust.org/

-Katharine

salaries for art therapists

Here is another website that gives information on art therapists' salaries.

http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Art_Therapist/Salary

Job sites

Though most of you might know of this site, here it is
www.idealist.org

They list a number of not for profit org jobs.

One more titbit:

Society for the Arts in Healthcare - http://www.thesah.org Lists events, grants, awards, news, and in their resources section they list current job opportunities in arts and healthcare across the globe, including AT positions in the US and elsewhere.

Thought these might be of interest:

ArtJob - https://www.artjob.org Includes full and part-time employment, internships, grants, public art projects & residencies in the visual arts. Occasionally advertise AT related jobs. They want you to subscribe, but searching is free and you can then go direct to the source.

Artist Deadlines List - http://artdeadlineslist.com You can sign up for emails giving details of art contests and competitions, art jobs and internships, art scholarships and grants and fellowships, art festivals, call for entries/proposals/projects, and other opportunities in the US and overseas.

And for a UK flavor:

London Arts in Health Forum - produces a bi-monthly newsletter which details news, events, opportunities & resources. To sign up, visit www.lahf.org.uk

Voluntary Arts Network - www.voluntaryarts.org Another UK site where you can sign up to receive news, jobs (including paid ones) and funding updates. You can also follow it on Facebook/voluntaryarts.

Check out this information on art therapist's salaries from the American Medical Association. When it comes time to negotiate your salary for your first job, it will be helpful to have this information to back you up.

http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/education-careers/careers-health-care/health-care-income.shtml

grants

Hi everyone

I just came across this foundation that supports community service organizations through grants. This is one way art therapists have developed positions at sites that have not historically had art therapy services.

Circle of Service is a private foundation that makes grants to support great organizations to enhance community, opportunity and well-being. We believe that challenge grants are powerful tools in the fundraising toolboxes of the organizations we support, and strategies from our grant recipients confirm this. Accordingly, most of our grants have a challenge component.

We welcome grant applications both for specific programs and for general operating support. Each of our grants generally can be categorized in one of our Focus Areas:

Community Giving
Our Community Giving program supports organizations in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois that help individuals become self-reliant or that help individuals who are unable to help themselves.

Education
Our Education program supports organizations that enhance educational opportunities for low-income youth in Chicago to enable them to lead productive lives.  If you are a youth development program located outside Chicago, you do not fall within our Education focus area, but please review our Community Giving focus area. We are currently not accepting applications from individual charter schools or charter management organizations.

Jewish Community
Our Jewish Community program supports organizations that honor the past and strengthen the future of the Jewish Community.  Jewish Community grants to organizations outside Cook County and Lake County, Illinois are by invitation only.

Medical Research
Our Medical Research program supports organizations that seek to advance scientific and medical research focused on the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure of cancer and other diseases.  Medical Research grants are by invitation only.

http://www.cosfoundation.org/our_focus/

Chicago Bridge Mentorship program

Hello,

To follow up on Katharine's post-- after you have joined the 'Chicago Bridge group for emerging professionals in the field of aging,' get started quickly and fill out an application to be in their mentorship program: http://www.thechicagobridge.org/mentorship-program/

The application has a deadline of March 1st. They want you to send a resume and to fill out 1 page of questions about how you'd make use of a mentor and stuff. It took a little bit of time, but the questions feel like exactly the kind of stuff we will be answering in P. Dev class anyway.

I don't know how many AT Mentors will be available, but I think it's a good idea to learn what you can about other areas of elderly care. The opportunity to have someone experienced coach you on job applications and networking could be super valuable for those of us who plan on entering the work force this coming May.

Good luck!

Chicago Bridge

Hi everyone,

For anyone who may want to work with older adults, I recommend joining Chicago Bridge:

http://www.thechicagobridge.org/

It is a group for Chicago emerging professionals interested in the field of aging. They have great lectures/discussions, a mentorship program, and other events. There is a networking event coming up soon. Sophie, Theresa, and I joined and are loving it so far.

Katharine

Job Websites

Hello Friends,

I was at a brunch meeting for IATA a couple of weeks ago and there was a really helpful discussion among those of us getting ready to look for jobs and those actively looking for jobs about websites that were particularly helpful in the search:

www.indeed.com
www.idealist.org
www.npo.net
www.careerbuilder.com

Some of them focus on non-profit work while others like "indeed" advertise art therapy specifically. Another tip I gleaned from the discussion encouraged use of various search phrases in addition to "art therapist." Things like "counselor" and "creative arts" tend to turn up jobs that relate to our area of interest as art therapists as well.

Hope this is helpful!

-Amy

NPO.net - Chicagoland non-profits

Hi y'all.

Here's a job search site some of you may already know. It's strictly for jobs at non-profit organizations in the Chicagoland area. http://www.npo.net/

I don't think I have ever seen an art therapist job posted, but there are usually a lot of masters level counseling or therapy jobs, ones in which art therapy could be incorporated, such as this one.

Good luck!