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UHS

Expressive Arts Manager

Lancaster, PA · On-site

Expressive Arts Managers are responsible for completing the following duties and tasks: * Provides ... Develop and implement EA therapy treatment plans that are age appropriate, and consistent with ...

UHS

Expressive Therapist

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$55K - $73K/yr

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Dance Movement Therapy, or other Expressive Arts Discipline with appropriate certification. Licenses and ...

Brownhealth

Licensed Art Therapist

Riverside, RI · On-site

Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy from a graduate school accredited by the American Art Therapy Association. Registered Art Therapist (ATR) or Registered Expressive Arts ...

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Licensed Art Therapist

Riverside, RI · On-site

Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy from a graduate school accredited by the American Art Therapy Association. Registered Art Therapist (ATR) or Registered Expressive Arts ...

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How much do entry level expressive arts therapy jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level expressive arts therapy in the United States is $69,791.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Expressive Arts Therapy vs Entry Level Art Therapist?

AspectEntry Level Expressive Arts TherapyEntry Level Art Therapist
CredentialsTypically requires a relevant master's degree in expressive arts therapy or related field; certification may be optionalRequires a master's degree in art therapy and certification (e.g., ATR)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, schools, mental health clinics, community centersHospitals, mental health clinics, private practices, schools
Industry UsageUsed broadly in mental health and wellness settings with a focus on expressive arts modalitiesPrimarily in mental health, rehabilitation, and educational settings with a focus on art therapy

Entry Level Expressive Arts Therapy and Entry Level Art Therapist roles share similarities in work environments and required credentials, but differ mainly in their focus. Expressive arts therapists utilize multiple modalities like music, dance, and drama, while art therapists focus specifically on visual arts. Both roles serve mental health and wellness needs, but the art therapist role often requires certification and specialized training in art therapy.

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Creative & Expressive Therapist I

UPMC Senior Communities

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

$22.52 - $37.40/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

The Creative and Expressive Arts Therapies (CEAT) department at WPH includes Art, Dance/Movement, Music, Recreation, and Yoga therapies. Including this position, we are a team of 8 therapists serving all of the inpatient units in the hospital. The CEAT department was first formed in the early 1980s and has played an important role in patient care throughout its tenure. As a team we provide on-unit interventions as well as some off-unit or multi-unit initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Transformational Leadership
  • Support C&E Arts Therapist specialty training and orientation activities.
  • Supervise students with guidance from the Program Coordinator/Supervisor.

Care Delivery
  • Provide individual and group therapy sessions using C&E Arts Therapy practices.
  • Document assessments, treatment notes, training, and supervision activities per guidelines.
  • Follow hospital quality and safety standards.
  • Manage and monitor supplies safely and responsibly.

Professional Growth
  • Attend C&E Arts Therapist department meetings.
  • Maintain required certification/licensure and CEUs.
  • Participate in 1-3 unit-based or institute-wide trainings annually.
  • Stay current with technology and best practices in patient care.

Collaborative Practice
  • Participate in interdisciplinary meetings as needed.
  • Communicate consistently with unit and C&E Arts Therapist staff.
  • Complete assigned tasks in a timely and productive manner.

Standard Responsibilities
  • Meet system-wide competencies and behavioral expectations.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required with 1 year of experience providing group and/or individual therapy applicable to setting using a CEAT discipline OR a Master's degree preferred.
  • Successful completion of an accredited degree/training program in a CEAT modality such as Art Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, Drama Therapy, Music Therapy, Recreation Therapy, Yoga Therapy, or a related CEAT modality.
  • The ability to communicate both orally and in writing is required.
  • Graduate internship training hours count as experience for this position.
  • The incumbent must be physically capable of providing direct total physical care to unpredictable, potentially violent mentally ill patients as necessary, including lifting, supporting, running towards or away from areas where problems are occurring and pushing and pulling equipment such as wheel chairs, IV poles, etc.

ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL BACHELOR'S DEGREE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Candidates must hold the minimum credentialing for their respective modality or discipline such as: Art Therapy (ATR-BC); Dance Movement Therapy (R-DMT); Drama Therapy (RDT); Music Therapy (MT-BC); Recreation Therapy (CTRS); Yoga Therapy (C-IAYT) ; or have a Master's degree in Art Therapy and be working toward certification
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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