Art Therapist

Estimated start date: mid-late February 2026.

About the company:

At Ascent Wellness Program (AWP), we have a passion for inclusive, culturally-appropriate, and accessible wellness services for all identities, ages, backgrounds, and abilities. We're looking for motivated people like you to join our mission! As an equal opportunity employer and a company that serves an incredibly diverse group of clients, we love to receive applications from individuals with lives and stories as unique as the people we serve.

AWP is a one-of-a-kind local program dedicated to bringing yoga and mindfulness, fitness and personal training, outdoor services, nutrition services, physical therapy, peer support, art therapy, and music therapy to the Milwaukee community, with a particular focus on serving individuals in mental health recovery and people with disabilities.

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Workplace benefits (subject to eligibility requirements) include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees & their families.
• Short-term disability, life, and other voluntary supplemental insurance (e.g., accident protection, hospital, and cancer plans).
• 401k retirement plan (with company match after 1 year of service).
• Access to free and discounted wellness services, including massage/bodywork and chiropractic care.
• Employee Assistance Program including access to free professional counseling services.
• Paid time off and flexible schedule.
• Reimbursement for cell phones, professional development, and job-related incidental expenses.

About the role:

The AWP Art Therapist is a full-time mental health role within the Ascent Wellness Program Campus. The Art Therapist will be serving clients in mental health recovery, with an approach that follows AWP principles and mission in order to create accessible, inclusive, culturally-aware, and fully-customized mental health support services.

The Art Therapist will work within multidisciplinary mental health teams and will follow a psychosocial rehabilitation approach focused on client’s choice. The Art Therapist will help develop intervention plans, including supporting a client’s journey toward autonomy by exploring creative, art-based activities that can support the client in balancing their nervous system and bringing relief to symptoms outside of session.

IMPORTANT NOTE:This position is primarily serving clients in-home and via telehealth; travel between in-home sessions within Milwaukee County is a significant part of the job.

Job Qualifications:

• REQUIRED:
  
  Master’s degree from an accredited art therapy program.
• REQUIRED:
  
  Certification from Art Therapy Credentials Board.
• Proof of training in trauma-informed care preferred.
• REQUIRED:
  
  A valid WI driver's license, state-mandated auto insurance, and access to a personal vehicle for travel to in-home appointments within Milwaukee County.
• REQUIRED:
  
  Professional work experience related to mental health.
• 2+ years work experience as a trauma-informed art therapist preferred.
• Excellent professional communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently with solid organization and time management skills.
• Ability to speak multiple languages is a plus.

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At Ascent Wellness Program, we know that the way we treat our providers ripples out into the services our clients receive, so our culture is one that values community, open communication, acceptance, and support. We want everyone to have what they need to be their best self personally and professionally, including work that is purpose-driven, learning opportunities for personal and professional growth, and financial stability.

Our positions begin with an orientation period (approx. 2-4 weeks), during which employees receive valuable training on innovative, research-based practices, along with a gradual introduction to client services.

Starting pay ranges from $45,000- $60,000 annually, with potential for additional pay depending on volume of services provided.

How to apply:

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