Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC)

1 month ago
United States$25/hrFull TimeMental Health Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lakeland Behavioral Health System as a Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) in United States. Overview Hourly Rate: $20-$25 per hour Are you passionate about making a real difference through creativity, movement, and connection? Lakeland Behavioral Health is looking for a Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) for recreational therapy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals.
  • Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
  • Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.

Requirements

  • LBHS AHPILOT #LI

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $20-$25 per hour

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Lakeland Behavioral Health System as a Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC).

Key Skills

Activity AssessmentTreatment Plan DevelopmentActivity ImplementationTherapeutic Leisure SkillsLeisure EducationLeisure AwarenessActivity FacilitationPatient InstructionCoping Skills DevelopmentSocial Skills TrainingActivity ModificationEmpathyProfessionalismPatient SafetyArt Therapy
HealthcareSocial ServicesArt & DesignSports & Recreationvia Icims

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) at Lakeland Behavioral Health System 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 Lakeland Behavioral Health System 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

Lakeland Behavioral Health System lists compensation for this psychologist position at $42k to $52k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $25 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

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 ($42k–$52k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Activity Assessment, Treatment Plan Development, Activity Implementation, Therapeutic Leisure Skills, Leisure Education, Leisure Awareness, Activity Facilitation, Patient Instruction. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist will complete activity assessments, develop treatment plans based on patient needs, and implement therapeutic activities such as art, movement, and relaxation techniques. Responsibilities include leading sessions to improve patient well-being and helping patients learn necessary social...

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About Lakeland Behavioral Health System

Wellness and Fitness Services
Springfield, MO
2-5
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

1mo ago