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Expressive Arts Therapist

Lancaster, PA · On-site

Expressive Arts Therapists are responsible for completing the following duties and tasks ... Develop and implement expressive therapy treatment plans that are age appropriate, and consistent ...

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Expressive Arts Therapist - Full Time

Pembroke, MA · On-site

$5.0K/mo

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

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Expressive Arts Therapist - Full Time

Pembroke, MA · On-site

$5.0K/mo

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

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PRN Expressive Arts Coordinator

Fargo, ND · On-site

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 ...

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PRN Expressive Arts Coordinator

Fargo, ND

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 ...

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PRN Expressive Arts Coordinator

Fargo, ND · On-site

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 ...

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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 ...

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As of Aug 22, 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.

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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.

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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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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.

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Infographic showing various Expressive Arts Therapy job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,131 per year, or $31.8 per hour.

Expressive Arts Therapist

UHS

Lancaster, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Universal Health Services rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 254 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

456th of 891 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Responsibilities
Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital (LBHH) is a 126-bed, inpatient psychiatric hospital and joint venture between Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine and Universal Health Services.
In addition to a general adult unit and dedicated adolescent unit, the facility offers services for treating those with co-occurring disorders on the psychiatric-medical unit, an intensive adult unit to care for those with severe conditions, as well as a women's trauma unit.
Expressive Arts Therapists are responsible for completing the following duties and tasks:
  • Develop and implement expressive therapy treatment plans that are age appropriate, and consistent with overall treatment goals.
  • Facilitates patient groups that are well prepared and beneficial to clients.
  • Maintain the clinical and administrative documentation associated with performed services.
  • Consistently engages and interacts with our patients and their families by using the treatment principles of Trauma Responsive Care, as demonstrated by the following: A basic recognition of the characteristic symptoms resulting from exposure to trauma, 2. Having an understanding of and sensitivity to the triggers of trauma and trauma re-enactment, 3. Incorporating relevant skill sets into daily interactions with patients and families, and 4. Participates in continuing education on Trauma Responsive Care and Recovery.
  • Effectively contribute to treatment planning of patients.
  • Effectively contribute to discharge planning of patients.
What do our current staff value at LBHH?
  • An environment that puts patient care first.
  • Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.
  • There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities.
  • Supportive and responsive leadership.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
What's in it for me?
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Robust tuition reimbursement
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • An opportunity to make a difference every single day.
Qualifications
What Does LBHH Require for this Role?
  • Licensure : Masters level Music Therapy and Recreational Therapy preferred. Registered and /or Board Certified Art Therapy or Registered Dance Movement therapy preferred.
  • Education : Master's Degree in Art Therapy or Dance Movement. Bachelor's Degree with Board Certification in Music Therapy or Recreational Therapy.
  • Ability to work weekends

What Happens Next?
After you apply online and submit your resume, a member of our HR team will review your qualifications and experience . If we are interested in scheduling an interview, our HR team will reach out to you. You may log back on to this website to check the status of your application at any time.
Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital: Treatment. Compassion. Hope. Today, tomorrow and always.
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.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
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