Licensed Professional Art Therapist

Job Highlights

• Creative Healing through Music - Use therapeutic music interventions such as improvisation, songwriting, lyric analysis, and guided listening to promote healing and growth.
• Music-Centered Care Plans - Design individualized therapy plans that integrate rhythm, melody, harmony, and movement to meet emotional, cognitive, physical, and social needs.
• Therapeutic Performance & Engagement - Facilitate individual and group sessions using live music, instruments, and voice to support expression, connection, and progress toward clinical goals.
• Collaborative Music Integration - Work alongside caregivers, families, and interdisciplinary teams to weave music into broader treatment strategies and care environments.
• Expanding Access to Music Therapy - Lead outreach efforts, demonstrations, and community education initiatives to highlight the role of music as a tool for wellness and recovery.

Position Summary

Are you a passionate and creative professional looking to make a positive impact on the lives of others?

We are seeking a dedicated Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT) to join our team! As an LPAT, you will utilize your artistic skills and therapeutic expertise to help patients address a variety of mental health challenges and promote emotional, creative, and spiritual growth. In this rewarding role, you will work with the patients who have a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, past trauma, PTSD, phobias and behavioral disorders to help resolve stress or anxiety and improve their self-awareness.

If you are a compassionate and creative individual with a strong desire to help others, we invite you to apply. Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.

Posted Salary Range

USD $28.00 - USD $30.00 /Hr.

Wage Commensuration

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes an initial assessment to determine a patient's needs.
• Completes follow-up assessments regularly to determine the effectiveness of treatment.
• Develops an individualized treatment plan that incorporates creative expression, psychotherapy and counseling techniques.
• Establishes goals for individual sessions and long-term objectives for therapy.
• Uses art to open discussions regarding the patients' individual challenge.
• Instructs patients on using different mediums, such as paint, clay, etc.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must have a Master's degree in art therapy or counseling.
• Prior experience working in a Behavioral Health Hospital preferred.
• Must have certification or license based on state requirements.
• Must have reliable transportation

Benefits

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off Plan
• New Pet Insurance Discount available
• DailyPay option available! - Get your pay, when you need it.
• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees' hardship/crisis fund
• Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available - payroll deduction!
• In-facility education programs and more!

EOE Statement

Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets