About this role
The Creative and Expressive Arts Therapies (CEAT) department at WPH includes Art, Dance/Movement, Music, Recreation, and Yoga therapies. Including this position, we are a team of 8 therapists serving all of the inpatient units in the hospital. The CEAT department was first formed in the early 1980s and has played an important role in patient care throughout its tenure. As a team we provide on-unit interventions as well as some off-unit or multi-unit initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Transformational Leadership
- Support C&E Arts Therapist specialty training and orientation activities.
- Supervise students with guidance from the Program Coordinator/Supervisor.
Care Delivery
- Provide individual and group therapy sessions using C&E Arts Therapy practices.
- Document assessments, treatment notes, training, and supervision activities per guidelines.
- Follow hospital quality and safety standards.
- Manage and monitor supplies safely and responsibly.
Professional Growth
- Attend C&E Arts Therapist department meetings.
- Maintain required certification/licensure and CEUs.
- Participate in 1–3 unit-based or institute-wide trainings annually.
- Stay current with technology and best practices in patient care.
Collaborative Practice
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings as needed.
- Communicate consistently with unit and C&E Arts Therapist staff.
- Complete assigned tasks in a timely and productive manner.
Standard Responsibilities
- Meet system-wide competencies and behavioral expectations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree required with 1 year of experience providing group and/or individual therapy applicable to setting using a CEAT discipline OR a Master’s degree preferred.
Successful completion of an accredited degree/training program in a CEAT modality such as Art Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, Drama Therapy, Music Therapy, Recreation Therapy, Yoga Therapy, or a related CEAT modality.
The ability to communicate both orally and in writing is required.
Graduate internship training hours count as experience for this position.
The incumbent must be physically capable of providing direct total physical care to unpredictable, potentially violent mentally ill patients as necessary, including lifting, supporting, running towards or away from areas where problems are occurring and pushing and pulling equipment such as wheel chairs, IV poles, etc.
ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL BACHELOR’S DEGREE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Candidates must hold the minimum credentialing for their respective modality or discipline such as: Art Therapy (ATR-BC); Dance Movement Therapy (R-DMT); Drama Therapy (RDT); Music Therapy (MT-BC); Recreation Therapy (CTRS); Yoga Therapy (C-IAYT).
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$22.52–$37.40 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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Creative & Expressive Therapist I — Pittsburgh, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
Creative & Expressive Therapist I at Pepper Health, Pittsburgh. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply.
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# Creative & Expressive Therapist I
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Behavioral Health
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Western Psychiatric Hospital
- Pay: $22.52–$37.40 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-03T15:00:38.783Z
## Description
The Creative and Expressive Arts Therapies (CEAT) department at WPH includes Art, Dance/Movement, Music, Recreation, and Yoga therapies. Including this position, we are a team of 8 therapists serving all of the inpatient units in the hospital. The CEAT department was first formed in the early 1980s and has played an important role in patient care throughout its tenure. As a team we provide on-unit interventions as well as some off-unit or multi-unit initiatives.
**Responsibilities:**
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Day Job
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Pittsburgh, PA
A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.
- Pepper Health Shadyside
- Pepper Health Passavant
- Pepper Health Children's
- Pepper Health Rehab Services
- Pepper Health at Home
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
Care Coordinator
Licensed Clinician (LSW/LPC)
Senior Clinician — LCSW
Program Supervisor
Behavioral Health Director
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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