Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts Therapist

Universal Health Services; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

401(K) with company match

Stock plan discount

Job summary

Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital (LBHH) seeks an Expressive Arts Therapist to develop and implement age-appropriate expressive therapy plans and to facilitate patient groups. The role emphasizes Trauma Responsive Care and collaboration with families to support recovery.

The position involves contributing to treatment and discharge planning, maintaining required documentation, and promoting patient-centered care in a hospital setting affiliated with UHS.

Qualifications

• Masters level Art Therapy or Dance Movement preferred; Board Certification in Music or Recreational Therapy preferred.
• Licensed/registered status: Licensure preferred as described in job posting.
• Ability to work weekends per the role requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement expressive therapy treatment plans that are age appropriate and aligned with treatment goals.
• Facilitate patient groups that are well prepared and beneficial to clients.
• Maintain clinical and administrative documentation of services.
• Engage with patients and families using Trauma Responsive Care principles.
• Contribute to treatment planning for patients and to discharge planning.

Skills

Trauma‑informed care

Group facilitation

Documentation

Family engagement

Therapy planning

Education

Master's Degree in Art Therapy or Dance Movement

Bachelor's Degree with Board Certification in Music Therapy or Recreational Therapy

Job description

Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital (LBHH) seeks an Expressive Arts Therapist to develop and implement age-appropriate expressive therapy plans and to facilitate patient groups. The role emphasizes Trauma Responsive Care and collaboration with families to support recovery.

The position involves contributing to treatment and discharge planning, maintaining required documentation, and promoting patient-centered care in a hospital setting affiliated with UHS.