Expressive Therapist - Fitchburg

Confidential Employer

2 months ago

Fitchburg, Massachusetts$35.72 per hourPart TimePsychologist

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

25th percentile — most Psychologist in this role earn more. See if you should negotiate.

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Accepting this costs you $277k over 3 years

Posted 62 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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Job Description

About the Role

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Key Responsibilities

Facilitate individual and group expressive therapy sessions using various creative modalities (art, music, movement, drama, etc.).

Develop and implement group lessons plans tailored to the unique needs and goals.

Foster an inclusive, supportive, and safe environment where clients feel free to express themselves.

Collaborate with other team members, including behavior analysts, Person

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $35.72/hr

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

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Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed or certified Expressive Arts Therapist or hold a related credential with experience in therapeutic settings, specifically supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Essential qualities include being compassionate, patient, empathetic, a strong communicator, creative, and passionate about inclusion and self-expression.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Expressive Therapist - Fitchburg at Confidential Employer a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Confidential Employer is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $35000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($35k–$35k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Expressive Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Movement Therapy, Drama Therapy, Session Facilitation, Lesson Planning, Client Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Expressive Therapist will lead individual and group creative therapy sessions using modalities like art, music, and movement to help clients express emotions and build coping mechanisms. Responsibilities also include developing tailored lesson plans, fostering a supportive environment, collabora...

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