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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for art therapy practitioner in the United States is $130,295.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $108,000.00 and $150,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To become an art therapy practitioner, one typically needs a master's degree in art therapy or a related mental health field, along with supervised clinical experience. Certification or licensure from a recognized professional organization is often required to practice independently and may involve passing an exam and maintaining continuing education credits.

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Becoming an art therapy practitioner typically requires completing a master's degree in art therapy or a related mental health field, which usually takes 2 to 3 years. Additionally, candidates must complete supervised clinical hours and obtain certification or licensure, which can add several months to a year depending on the region's requirements.

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An art therapy practitioner uses creative art-making techniques to help clients improve mental health, emotional well-being, and coping skills. They assess clients' needs, develop treatment plans, and facilitate sessions in clinical or community settings, often holding relevant certifications and a background in psychology or counseling.

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Infographic showing various Art Therapy Practitioner job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 76% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 23% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,295 per year, or $62.6 per hour.

Activities Therapy Coordinator PRN, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 273 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

766th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description


Your experience matters
Mesa Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Activities Therapy Coordinator joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute
An Activities Therapy Coordinator who excels in this role will:
  • Apply appropriate theory and standards for decision and actions regarding therapeutic practices
  • Assesses patient needs utilizing cultural, religious, and physical disabilities, in the determination of capabilities in groups and with specific activities
  • Documents the patient's response to interventions pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate
  • Completes all assessments within the time frame allotted and contributes to assessment workload balance between therapists
  • Formulates the initial and subsequent treatment programs in accordance with the attending physician's/licensed practitioner's treatment orders
  • Develops a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives, and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs
  • Provides therapy treatment procedures according to the treatments plan, communicate, and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution
  • Maintains constant communication with the treatment team, therapist, and physician/licensed practitioner when patient is not responding the treatments
  • Contributes to the effective functioning of the patient's program
  • Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs
  • Provides activities suitable to the patient's needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan
  • Maintains a quality program to satisfy the therapeutic needs of the patient
  • Offers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectations
  • Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs
  • Reassesses and updates treatment plan goals when there are significant changes in the patient's condition in compliance with facility policy or after patient's stay has exceeded 7 days
  • Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to clinical and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions
  • Provides directions to clinical and unit staff regarding activity-related groups
  • Provides input into patient's AT goals to the treatment teams and records any treatment updates on the treatment update form in treatment team when applicable
  • Coaches and onboards other ATs to ensure they perform to standards of performance under the guidance of the DCS
  • Coordinates the workflows and schedules of other ATs as directed by DCS
  • Coordinates and plans for programming and treatment goals
  • Coordinates and assures material availability to meet plans
  • Coordinates these plans with other ATs
  • Maintains AT budget and ordering of supplies needed for group programming
  • Coordinates holiday and special event plans to encourage patient participation in groups
  • Coordinates these plans with other ATs
  • Works with DCS in developing unit schedules/programming and newsletters provided to patients daily

Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

  • What we're looking for
    Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapy (CTRS) Music Therapy (MT-BC), Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-BC, ATR-P, LPAT) or similar field required. Additional requirements include:
  • Current CTRS, Certified Music Therapist or Certified Art Therapist license as required by state regulations
  • Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred
  • CPR Certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days

More about Mesa Springs
Mesa Springs is a Behavioral Health hospital, offering exceptional care to the Fort Worth, TX community.
EEOC Statement
"Mesa Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mesa Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
About Us
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
About the Team
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

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Lifepoint Health serves patients, clinicians, communities and partners across the healthcare continuum. Our diversified healthcare delivery network extends from coast to coast, consisting of community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and additional sites of care.

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Brentwood, TN, US

Year founded

1999

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