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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for creative arts therapy intern in the United States is $33,716.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,500.00 and $35,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a creative arts therapy intern?

Creative Arts Therapy Interns are students or recent graduates who are gaining hands-on experience in using creative arts—such as music, art, dance, or drama—as therapeutic tools. They work under the supervision of licensed creative arts therapists to support clients in expressing emotions, improving mental health, and enhancing their overall well-being. Their responsibilities often include assisting with therapy sessions, preparing materials, and learning how to apply various creative interventions. Internships are typically part of a graduate program requirement and provide essential practical experience for those pursuing certification or licensure in creative arts therapy.

What types of clients and settings can a creative arts therapy intern expect to work with during their internship?

As a Creative Arts Therapy Intern, you will typically work with diverse client populations, including children, adolescents, adults, or older adults facing mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, trauma, or medical conditions. Internships often take place in varied settings such as hospitals, schools, community centers, or mental health clinics. You may facilitate group or individual sessions under supervision, collaborate with licensed therapists, and gain experience adapting creative interventions to meet clients’ unique needs. This diversity offers valuable exposure and helps you develop a broad skill set for future practice.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a creative arts therapy intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Creative Arts Therapy Intern, you need a background in psychology or counseling, foundational knowledge of creative arts modalities, and enrollment in (or recent completion of) a relevant graduate program. Familiarity with therapeutic assessment tools, documentation software, and arts-based materials is typically expected. Strong interpersonal skills, creativity, and empathy help interns connect with clients and tailor interventions to individual needs. These competencies ensure effective therapeutic engagement and support client growth within supervised clinical environments.

What is the difference between Creative Arts Therapy Intern vs Creative Arts Therapist?

AspectCreative Arts Therapy InternCreative Arts Therapist
CredentialsTypically pursuing or recently completed relevant graduate degree; may require supervised hoursLicensed or certified professional with full credentials
Work EnvironmentInternship settings such as clinics, hospitals, schools under supervisionIndependent practice or employment in healthcare, mental health, or educational settings
Industry UsageTraining stage, often part of educational programFull professional role with client responsibilities

In summary, a Creative Arts Therapy Intern is in training and gaining supervised experience, while a Creative Arts Therapist is a fully credentialed professional providing independent therapy services.

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Creative Arts Therapist LII, Correctional Health Services

NYC Health Hospitals

New York, NY • On-site

$79K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

NYC Health + Hospitals rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 74 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

239th of 893 rated healthcare providers

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation's leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation's largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City's criminal justice reform efforts.
Work Shifts
Time: 8a-4:00p
Days: Monday - Friday
Facility: Various facilities on Rikers Island
Duties & Responsibilities
Assignment Level II
Under direction, with a broad latitude for independent judgment and decision making, performs difficult and responsible professional work in creative arts therapy discipline. In addition to performing duties of Assignment Level I at a higher level, also performs the following typical tasks:
Examples of Typical Tasks:
  1. Serves as a professional resource to Creative Arts Therapists in the development and implementation of specialized treatment interventions utilizing non-verbal, diagnostic and expressive techniques.
  2. Provides consultations for complex cases in the evaluation of social, cognitive, psychological and physical functioning through the creative arts therapy process.
  3. Monitors, documents and evaluates the attainment of creative arts therapy goals as part of the therapeutic process.
  4. May represent the department at conferences, workshops, hospital or community functions; reports actions and findings to department.
  5. May develop and conduct departmental training programs to introduce new developments and techniques within the creative arts therapy discipline.
  6. May be assigned to function as a primary therapist, as long as practicing within the boundaries of professional competency, as specified in the New York State Education Law, Article 163, Section 8407.
  7. Performs duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Assignment Level I
1. A valid License or Limited Permit issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Creative Arts Therapist. Employees working with a Limited Permit must obtain
Licensure within two years from their date of appointment.
Assignment Level II
1. A valid License issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Creative Arts Therapist; and
2. Two years of full-time, paid, professional experience in creative arts therapy.
Assignment Level III
In addition to meeting the requirements for Assignment Levels II, Assignment Level III
requires:
1. One additional year of experience.
Benefits
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
  • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
  • College Savings Program
  • Union Benefits for eligible titles
  • Multiple employee discounts programs
  • Commuter Benefits Programs

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