[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Universal Health Services jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Universal Health Services · PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania # Activity Therapist PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania Healthcare & Clinical Listed on Universal Health Services’s official careers site. Posted June 4, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers-uhsinc.icims.com/jobs/355577/login) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Universal Health Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/) / Activity Therapist ## Job description ### Responsibilities Located on a 27-acre wooded campus, Fairmount Behavioral Health System is a peaceful, therapeutic environment for patients and families. Fairmount is a major regional resource for children, adolescents and adults who have psychiatric and behavioral problems as well as alcohol and drug dependency needs. The spacious campus borders Fairmount Park in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. With one of the leading alcohol and drug detox and rehab programs in Philadelphia, Fairmount is the provider of choice for individuals requiring specialized co-occurring psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment. We are currently seeking a Per Diem Creative Arts Therapist to join our team. The Per Diem Creative Arts Therapist is responsible for assessing patients’ leisure and recreational activities, providing age and developmentally appropriate therapy groups using a combination of activities, creative arts modalities, and talk therapy, helping patients develop safety/crisis plans, and establishing behavioral treatment goals in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Fairmount Behavioral Health System. To perform the Per Diem Creative Arts Therapist position successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Staff must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including children, adolescents, and adults. ### Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in Counseling and/or related field with specialization in a creative arts/allied therapy modality (i.e. art, music, movement, recreation, occupational therapy) ### Experience One (1) year prior experience in Behavioral health field working with people in recovery from mental health disorders preferred Licensure/Certification: PA professional license preferred but not required. Possesses current registration, certification, or licensure in accordance with state and/or national board standards of specific field of a creative arts/allied therapy/counseling preferred (i.e. art, music, movement, recreation, occupational therapy) EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: [https://uhs.alertline.com](https://uhs.alertline.com) or 1-800-852-3449. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jun 4, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 136 days - Location: PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania[Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers-uhsinc.icims.com/jobs/355577/login) ## More jobs at Universal Health Services ### [Assessment Coord (MA/MSW)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/ce068ddc1e25287d2a01/) PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania ### [Expressive Arts Therapist - FT](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/43cf5a705b1c67e81f3d/) PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania ### [Group Therapist / Social Workers (MA/MSW)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/da155c73fc2c5bbce7c4/) PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Activity & Events Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/83bcabdd8063e21b73ac/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Austin, Texas, United States of America ### [Flatbed Home Daily CDL Truck Driver | Activity-Based Pay | Bessemer, AL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ruan-transportation/jobs/d38bc1f47d8fb95d6545/) Ruan Transportation · Bessemer, AL ### [Massage Therapist - Massage Therapist (Full Time), eforea Spa - Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hilton-worldwide-holdings/jobs/e42f284db379ad2b584c/) Hilton Worldwide Holdings · Sedona, AZ, United States ### [Activity Coordination Assistant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/humana/jobs/1f3c77911d1b48ba708e/) Humana · San Antonio, Texas ### [Occupational Therapist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/humana/jobs/0956086a230c00f8c217/) Humana · Rolla, Missouri OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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