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Pyramid Healthcare
York, Pennsylvania

Part-Time Art Therapist

Counselor Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)Part-Time

Listed compensation

$35–$45 per hour

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Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Posted 1mo ago

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: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.

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

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Individual therapyTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationMental health supportTherapeutic communicationEthical practice

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 7,952 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 49 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 65% are remote, 8% have no call, 78% 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).

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CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
7%
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Living in York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$274k
Typical market rent
$1,381/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.0
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · York-Hanover, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Pyramid Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Duncansville, Pennsylvania
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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