No salary listed — similar Counselor roles pay ~$88k (median of 7 jobs)

6.9/10 work-life score · Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active roles in this specialty

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UHS
Newark, Delaware

Expressive Therapist - PRN

Counselor Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)No nightsPer Diem
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

PRN expressive therapist (music, dance, art) for behavioral health facility. Weekend day shifts preferred. Newark, DE.

Join Rockford Center (UHS) as a Expressive Therapist – PRN, Weekends in Newark, Delaware. Responsibilities We are looking for Master-Level Creative Arts (MUSIC, DANCE MOVEMENT, ART, ETC.,) Therapists who are willing to share their talents in order to explore the many avenues to healing.

Key Responsibilities

  • We are looking for Master-Level Creative Arts (MUSIC, DANCE MOVEMENT, ART, ETC.,) Therapists who are willing to share their talents in order to explore the many avenues to healing.
  • This opportuntity offers varied PRN/Per Diem schedule and hours preferably on weekends for day shift.
  • Website: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Services | Rockford Center | Newark, DE.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Creative Arts, Recreation, Music or Dance Movement Therapy.
  • Previous experience in Behavioral Health preferred.
  • CPR certification and Completion of Handle With Care training within 90 days of employment.
  • EEO Statement.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
  • Tuition Assistance.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join Rockford Center (UHS) as a Expressive Therapist – PRN, Weekends.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Expressive therapyMusic therapyDance movement therapyArt therapyRecreational therapyBehavioral healthTreatment planningGroup facilitationClinical documentationAdministrative documentationCPRCrisis interventionHIPAA complianceCultural diversityPatient care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Expressive Therapist - PRN at UHS a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context

In Delaware, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$88k across 100 listings, vs ~$75k nationally (18,403 listings).

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Delaware's cost-of-living index is 108.0 (US average = 100) — Delaware ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.9/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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About UHS

Hospitals and Health Care
Aiken, South Carolina
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Tuition Assistance
Chamberlain University Partnership discount
Career development opportunities
HealthStream online learning catalogue with free CEU courses
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program