Art Therapist LGPAT or LCPAT - Towson (Adult Service Line)
Listed compensation
from $58,410
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
What to expect.
- Plan, structure, coordinate, execute and evaluate art psychotherapy sessions and other programming groups based on the specific needs and diagnosis of the patient population.
- Evaluate and record patients' progress in the medical record.
- Contribute clinical input in treatment team meetings and diagnostic conferences.
- Conduct orientation and in-service programs in art therapy for students and staff as requested.
- May provide clinical supervision to LGPATs (applies to LCPATs only)
- This position will provide coverage for all units on the Adult Service Line.
What you’ll get from us.
At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
- A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
- 403b retirement match
- Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous mileage reimbursement program
Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience. The pay range for this position ranges from $58,410.82 to $90,195.04 for LCPAT. If you have LGPAT, the range is from $46,790.02 to $70,634.93.
What we need from you.
- Master's degree in art therapy from an accredited college or university; depending on assignment may be required to have education/training specific to age and diagnosis of patient population
- Must have or be eligible for a Maryland State license as a Licensed Graduate Professional Art Therapist (LGPAT) or Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist (LCPAT) at time of hire and throughout tenure in position
- Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
- Must be eligible for a Sheppard Pratt driver's license in order to transport patients as needed. If you have 2 or more points on your driving record you may not qualify for this license.
Key Responsibilities
The art therapist will plan, coordinate, and execute art psychotherapy sessions while evaluating and documenting patient progress. They will also contribute clinical input during treatment team meetings and provide orientation programs for staff and students.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in art therapy and possess or be eligible for a Maryland LGPAT or LCPAT license. Additionally, the role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to transport patients as needed.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Art Therapist LGPAT or LCPAT - Towson (Adult Service Line) at Sheppard Pratt a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,035 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Sheppard Pratt ranks #10 of 18 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 28% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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