Sr. Expressive Art Therapist - BHC Recreational Therapy - Inpatient - Full-time - 8 Hour - Days - UHWB
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How this pay compares
This posting states $42.64–$59.03 an hour. Open recreational therapist jobs in California post a median of $34.88 an hour, the middle half $31–$42.32, across 7 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Recreational therapists employed in California earn a median of $47.20 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Job Description
The Expressive Arts Therapist within his/her area of specialization provides groups and individual interventions within a clinical focus for the inpatient and outpatient programs under the direction of the department supervisor. Provides 1:1 expressive arts therapy assessments to the inpatient units and assess patients during groups. Writes progress notes and participates in interdisciplinary treatment plan meetings and represents specific specialization, as well as, the Department as a whole within the clinical program. Provides direct treatment that is therapeutically effective and promotes safety and welfare.
Education
- Master's Degree - Area of Specialization - Required
Experience
- 1 year Behavioral Health - Inpatient - Preferred
- Behavioral Health - Chemical Dependency - Preferred
Certifications/Licensures
- BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association - Required
- CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training- Required within 30-days of hire and renewal annually or within 30-days of return from a leave of absence
- Professional Organization Credential - Preferred or Must be Obtained within 3 years of hire
Work Shift
08.0 - 08:00 - 16:30 No Waive (United States of America)
Pay Range:
$42.64 - $59.03
Hourly
Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure.
Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area .
Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word ‘exempt’ on it.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
From John Muir Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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