VA
$105,481 – $137,128
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role combines clinical practice with leadership of a creative arts therapy program at a VA medical center, overseeing staff, budgets, and strategic operations while maintaining a patient caseload. It suits an experienced therapist ready to move into administration and program management within a healthcare setting.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Master's degree in art therapy (or related field with art therapy coursework and Registered Art Therapist registration), OR master's in dance/movement therapy (ADTA-approved or BC-DMT certified), OR master's in drama therapy (NADTA-approved or RDT registered), OR bachelor's+ in music therapy (NASM/AMTA-approved or MT-BC certified)
- Current, full, unrestricted professional registration or certification as required by specialty (ATR, RDT, BC-DMT, or MT-BC)
- U.S. citizenship or eligibility under VA policy
- English language proficiency in spoken and written form
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, set priorities, delegate, meet deadlines, and solve organizational problems
- Ability to work with complex cases and great independence
- Knowledge of fiscal management, equipment, and program management
- Skill in interpersonal relationships with employees and leadership
Nice to have
- Skills in conflict resolution, time management, and employee professional development
- Knowledge of supervisory and administrative best practices including workload distribution and employee engagement