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Responsibilities Expressive Arts / Activity Therapist Opportunity - Inpatient Behavioral Health ... Perform initial activity therapy assessment to develop appropriate treatment goals * Facilitate ...

Responsibilities Expressive Arts / Activity Therapist Opportunity - Inpatient Behavioral Health ... Perform initial activity therapy assessment to develop appropriate treatment goals * Facilitate ...

Responsibilities PRN Expressive Arts Coordinator Opportunity! Prairie St. John's, a 132-bed ... Preferred Master's Degree in social work, mental health counseling, Licensed Occupational Therapist ...

Responsibilities PRN Expressive Arts Coordinator Opportunity! Prairie St. John's, a 132-bed ... Preferred Master's Degree in social work, mental health counseling, Licensed Occupational Therapist ...

Responsibilities PRN Expressive Arts Coordinator Opportunity! Prairie St. John's, a 132-bed ... Preferred Master's Degree in social work, mental health counseling, Licensed Occupational Therapist ...

... Allied Therapy. As well as other duties as assigned. Benefit Highlights: * Challenging and ... Arts, Psychology, Drug & Alcohol Counseling or related therapeutic discipline or a Bachelor ...

These positions design and implement creative/expressive arts therapy interventions to meet the patients' treatment goals and documents the patients' response and progress towards the goals ...

These positions design and implement creative/expressive arts therapy interventions to meet the patients' treatment goals and documents the patients' response and progress towards the goals ...

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How much do expressive arts therapy jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for expressive arts therapy in the United States is $66,131.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,500.00 and $78,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Expressive Arts Therapy position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Expressive Arts Therapist, you need a background in psychology or counseling, specialized training in expressive arts modalities, and typically a master's degree in expressive arts therapy or a related field. Certification through organizations like the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA) is often preferred, and proficiency in facilitating art, music, movement, or drama-based interventions is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, creativity, emotional intelligence, and sensitivity are crucial for building trust and rapport with clients. These skills enable therapists to effectively support diverse individuals in using creative processes for healing and growth.

What is an Expressive Arts Therapy job?

An Expressive Arts Therapy job involves using creative modalities like visual arts, music, dance, drama, and writing to help individuals explore emotions, improve mental health, and cope with life challenges. Therapists work in various settings, including hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centers, and private practice. They guide clients through artistic activities to facilitate self-expression, personal growth, and healing. This field integrates psychology and the arts to support emotional well-being and communication, especially for those who may struggle with traditional talk therapy.

What does a typical workday look like for an Expressive Arts Therapist?

A typical workday for an Expressive Arts Therapist involves facilitating individual or group sessions where clients use visual arts, music, movement, or drama as therapeutic tools. You’ll collaborate closely with clients to assess their needs, design appropriate creative interventions, and track therapeutic progress. Documentation and occasional coordination with multidisciplinary teams, such as psychologists, social workers, or educators, are also common. Depending on the setting, you may work in hospitals, schools, community centers, or private practices, tailoring each session to meet the unique needs and goals of your clients.

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Expressive Arts Therapist - Full Time

Expressive Arts Therapist - Full Time

UHS

Pembroke, MA • On-site

$5.0K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Universal Health Services rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 249 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

528th of 872 rated healthcare providers


Job description

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Expressive Arts / Activity Therapist Opportunity – Inpatient Behavioral Health

Pembroke Hospital is hiring for an Activity Therapist to join the team! This is full time, 40 hour per week position. This position requires working one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) per week. The schedule for this position is typically Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday. 

Pembroke Hospital is a 120-bed acute care, inpatient behavioral health facility located south of Boston, in Pembroke, MA.  Situated on 26 acres, we offer inpatient and partial hospitalization treatment to teens, adults and older adults, and our services are designed to assess, stabilize, and treat patients by addressing their primary symptoms and problems. At Pembroke Hospital, all positions begin and end with caring for the Patient. By Listening Deeply and Understanding the Story of our Patients, we will Make a Difference in the Lives we Touch.

Website: https://www.pembrokehospital.com/

The Activity Therapist is an important member of the Pembroke Hospital's inpatient multidisciplinary treatment team.  The Activity Therapist provides expressive arts therapy, psychoeducational groups, and recreational activities on Pembroke Hospital's inpatient psychiatric units.

Benefit Highlights

  • Student Loan Repayment - $200 per month
  • Tuition Reimbursement - $5,000 per year
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • Further your education at a low cost through our Tuition Discount partnership with Chamberlin University
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Responsibilities

  • Perform initial activity therapy assessment to develop appropriate treatment goals
  • Facilitate groups on the inpatient psychiatric units
  • Complete group documentation and communicate with other members of the treatment team via treatment planning and team meetings
  • Provide education to Mental Health Associates through both formal and informal means to ensure effective and appropriate therapeutic group facilitation
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in related field and working toward or has already obtained a certification in the fields of expressive, music, art, recreation, occupational, or physical therapy. 

OR

  • Bachelor's degree in recreational or expressive therapy and one of the following certifications: Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS), Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC), or  other Certified Expressive Therapist modality

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams

We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Qualifications:

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in related field and working toward or has already obtained a certification in the fields of expressive, music, art, recreation, occupational, or physical therapy. 

OR

  • Bachelor's degree in recreational or expressive therapy and one of the following certifications: Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS), Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC), or  other Certified Expressive Therapist modality

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams

We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

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Universal Health Services (UHS) is a major player in the healthcare industry, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Founded in 1978, UHS offers hospital and healthcare services. Their diverse services range from acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. The company's mission of enhancing the health and well-being of their patients is reflected in their commitment to 'Helping Individuals Live Longer, Healthier and Happier Lives'. Universal Health Services' consistent growth and success in their industry have been recognized on numerous occasions, including being ranked amongst the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.

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10,000+ Employees

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King of Prussia, PA, US