Art Therapist (9002)
Listed compensation
$70k-$84k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
- Job Location: University - Mesa, AZ 85201
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: Master's Degree
- Salary Range: $70,287.00 - $84,093.00 Salary
- Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
- Job Shift: Day Shift
- Job Category: Behavioral Health/Social Work Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an Art Therapist working based out of our Unversity Health Center location in Mesa, AZ. Terros Health is a health care company focused on the whole person, providing primary care and specializing in mental health and substance use treatment for over 55 years. We help people live their lives in recovery and we save lives every day. Our vision is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people, achieving exceptional outcomes. Together, we are Inspiring Change for Life! HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING Office
- Location: 262 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201 This position travels between Terros Health locations. Mileage reimbursement is provided
- Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week M-F Daytime Scheduling Experience Treating Co-Occurring Disorders Preferred Behavioral Health Experience Required
Independent Licensure Required (Master’s degree, i. e., MA, MC, MSW, in a Behavioral Health Field) Arizona Licensed: LCSW or LPC in Good Standing ATR or ATR-BC Registration Required Additional Language Differential Pay Available: Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Farsi, Swahili or ASL Position Summary: Terros Health is seeking a compassionate and creative Art Therapist to provide behavioral health counseling and therapeutic art interventions for children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups.
This role combines clinical expertise with art therapy techniques to support healing, emotional growth, and recovery across a variety of outpatient and recovery treatment settings.
The Art Therapist will collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, develop individualized treatment plans, maintain clinical documentation, and deliver high-quality, patient-centered services while upholding Terros Health's values of Integrity, Compassion, and Empowerment. This position requires travel between Terros Health locations throughout the Valley.
Duties
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Determines appropriate therapeutic interventions through assessment and treatment. Develops individualized treatment plans and measurable objectives. Collaborates with care teams, families, and natural supports to coordinate patient care.
Benefits & Wellness We invest in the health, well-being, and success of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive benefits, wellness resources, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally, including: Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage Vision insurance Group life and disability insurance Pet insurance 401(k) plan with company match Interest-free medical line of credit Financial education, planning, and support resources Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits Bilingual pay differential Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first year Paid Sick Time 10 paid holidays annually Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizes Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members Trip Reduction Program Ongoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including: Scholarships Clinical supervision Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU) Access to the Working Advantage® Employee Discount Program, with savings on: Gym memberships Car rentals Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more
Qualifications
Must possess a Master’s degree in a related discipline, i. e. MA, MC, MSW, Arizona behavioral health license (other than LBSW) or eligible for Arizona license from Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
Therapist needs to be AZBBHE licensed as a, LPC or LCSW or able to obtain within 3-months of hire and be registered as an ATR or ATR-BC. Must pass background check in accordance with Terros Health and DCS requirements including, but not limited to, no restraining orders within the last 10 years.
Must pass DCS Central Registry check without any disqualifying events. Must have ability to perform First Aid or CPR as necessary and appropriate. Knowledge in use of Electronic Health Records - NextGen a plus. Experience working with diverse populations preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Minimum typing speed of 25 wpm Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be 21 years of age or older, with a valid Arizona driver’s license, and meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role.
Must pass background check, TB test and other pre-employment screening. Must pass a typing test with a minimum typing speed of at least 25 wpm. Physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Key Responsibilities
The Art Therapist provides behavioral health counseling and therapeutic art interventions for diverse populations across outpatient settings. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and possess an active Arizona license as an LCSW or LPC. Additionally, registration as an ATR or ATR-BC is required along with the ability to travel between company locations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Art Therapist (9002) at Terros Health a 6.4 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 7,558 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Counselor Career Context
Terros Health ranks #6 of 18 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 32% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$77k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Arizona | 208 active | 7,477 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% remote · 32% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Arizona counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 16% offer loan repayment321 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 |
| Terros Health | #6 of 18 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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