Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Creative & Expressive Arts Therapist (CEAT)

Location : On-Site, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland Area)

Hours: Daylight Schedule

Status: Full-Time/Permanent - Direct Hire as an employee of the Company with access to full benefits

New Hire Starting Pay: Up to $26.00/hour (Based on experience)

After-Hire Earning Potential : Your compensation grows as you do. The Company offers incremental, performance-based pay increases tied to job experience and technical proficiency. While initial offers are based on current experience, successful team members have the opportunity to reach an earning ceiling of $37.00 per hour through the internal advancement structure.

About the Opportunity

Creative and Expressive Arts Therapies (CEAT) department with a legacy of excellence is looking for a CEAT to join our multidisciplinary team consisting of dedicated specialists across Art, Dance/Movement, Music, Recreation, and Yoga therapies.

As a vital member of our clinical staff, you will provide essential inpatient interventions, leading both on-unit sessions and collaborative hospital-wide initiatives. We pride ourselves on a culture of clinical excellence and a deep-rooted commitment to patient recovery.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care Delivery

• Facilitate high-quality individual and group therapy sessions using evidence-based CEAT modalities.
• Conduct clinical assessments and maintain precise documentation of treatment notes and progress.
• Ensure all therapeutic activities adhere to hospital quality, safety, and supply management standards.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Support specialty training and orientation for new CEAT staff.
• Supervise therapy students under the guidance of the Program Coordinator.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings to ensure holistic patient care.
• Maintain seamless communication with unit staff and the broader CEAT department.

Professional Development

• Stay current with emerging technology and best practices in behavioral healthcare.
• Maintain all required board certifications, licensures, and continuing education units (CEUs).
• Participate in 1–3 specialized clinical trainings annually.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in a CEAT discipline with at least one year of experience providing group/individual therapy.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in a CEAT modality.
• Note: Completed graduate internship hours are recognized as valid experience for this role.

Certification Candidates must hold the minimum national credentialing for their respective discipline:

• Art Therapy: ATR-BC
• Dance/Movement Therapy: R-DMT
• Drama Therapy: RDT
• Music Therapy: MT-BC
• Recreation Therapy: CTRS
• Yoga Therapy: C-IAYT

Core Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.
• Physical Requirements: Candidates must be physically capable of providing direct care in a dynamic mental health setting. This includes the ability to lift, support, and react quickly to ensure patient safety (e.g., running, pushing equipment, or assisting with physical interventions).

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