Part-Time Art Therapist
Listed compensation
$35–$45 per hour
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.
Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.
Part-Time Art Therapist
Help Clients Heal Through Creative Expression
Pyramid Healthcare has a long history of providing high-quality outpatient behavioral healthcare throughout South Central Pennsylvania. Through individualized treatment plans, we support adolescents and adults experiencing mental health, substance use, and eating disorders.
We are seeking a compassionate and creative Part-Time Art Therapist to join our team. If you are passionate about using art as a therapeutic tool to foster healing and personal growth, we encourage you to apply.
- Location: In-person services at our York and Harrisburg outpatient locations
- Schedule: Approximately 10 hours per week
- Compensation: $35–$45 per hour
Job Responsibilities
- Plan and facilitate individual and group art therapy sessions for adolescent and adult clients.
- Utilize art therapy techniques to encourage self-expression, emotional processing, and therapeutic progress.
- Prepare art materials and therapeutic activities aligned with treatment goals.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams to provide coordinated client care.
- Assess clients' behavioral, emotional, and therapeutic needs through art therapy interventions.
- Complete documentation within required timeframes in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards.
- Maintain flexibility to provide coverage based on program needs.
- Attend required trainings, staff meetings, supervision, and clinical consultations.
- Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment, including assisting with crisis intervention when needed.
- Maintain professional and ethical boundaries with clients.
- Travel between York and Harrisburg locations as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Art Therapy or a related behavioral health field required.
- Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) preferred; candidates actively pursuing board certification will also be considered.
- LPC or LCSW preferred, but not required.
- Experience providing individual and group therapy in a behavioral health setting preferred.
- Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Pyramid CORE Values
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards.
We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily.
COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.
Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Referral Bonus opportunities
- And More!
Want to Know More?
To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: bit. ly.
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Art Therapist will plan and facilitate individual and group art therapy sessions for adolescent and adult clients to support their emotional and therapeutic progress. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide coordinated care and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time Art Therapist at Pyramid Healthcare 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 7,558 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 47 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 47% are remote, 15% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $63k (middle half $52k–$64k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Pennsylvania | 428 active | 7,477 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 47% remote · 15% no call · 72% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 12% offer loan repayment706 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,512 in the last 30 days | 1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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