Per Diem Creative Arts Therapist
Listed compensation
$35-40/hr
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Job Description
Per Diem Creative Arts Therapist Position
Saint Vincent's Hospital Westchester, a premier behavioral health hospital based in Harrison, NY has a per diem Creative Arts Therapist position available on the mature adult inpatient unit. This position is for a dynamic individual with at least 2 years experience, preferably in behavioral health.
Work in collaboration with the Patient Care Director and interdisciplinary treatment team in providing the highest standards of patient care. Primary responsibilities are in leading therapeutic groups designed to meet the specific needs of the population.
The candidate is required to have a Master's Degree and a NY State CAT license or in the process of completing required number of hours for a NY State License. We offer a competitive salary and benefits.
Pay: $35-40/hr
Key Responsibilities
Lead therapeutic groups tailored to the needs of mature adult inpatients. Collaborate with the Patient Care Director and interdisciplinary teams to provide high-standard patient care.
Requirements
Requires a Master's Degree and a NY State CAT license or progress toward licensure. At least 2 years of experience is required, preferably within a behavioral health setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 43 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 23% have no call, 77% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Harrison
- Typical market rent
- $3,635/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 29 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.