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Art Therapist
About the Role
Art Therapist (ATR-BC) providing trauma-informed care to children and families. Full-time in Bridgeport, CT. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 403B, and generous PTO.
Join LifeBridge Community Services as a Art Therapist (ATR-BC) – Trauma-Informed Care in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. Join our dynamic and diverse team of professionals making an impact! LifeBridge Community Services is a leading non-profit organization in Fairfield County committed to partnering with individuals, youth, and families to improve well-being, strengthen resilience and create a brighter future.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Account
- 403B Retirement Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join LifeBridge Community Services as a Art Therapist (ATR-BC) – Trauma-Informed Care.
Key Responsibilities
The Art Therapist will conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and facilitate individual and group art therapy sessions. They will also coordinate care with the treatment team and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Art Therapy and be a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC). Additionally, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license in Connecticut is required, along with experience working with trauma-impacted youth.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context
In Connecticut, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$67k across 97 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Connecticut's cost-of-living index is 124.0 (US average = 100) — Connecticut ranks #10 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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