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Sentara Healthcare

Care Coordinator

Norfolk, VA · On-site +1

$18.75 - $25.25/hr

This position is remote work from home with travel to Nursing facilities required. Hours of ... Art Therapy -Behavioral Sciences -Child Development -Cognitive Sciences -Community Mental Health ...

Meru Health

Remote Licensed Therapist, Part-Time

Remote Licensed Therapist, Part-Time Working with Meru Health as a remote therapist fully licensed in the USA, you will be part of a mission to make mental health care more holistic, effective ...

Cortica

Licensed Therapist (Remote)

Burlington, MA · Remote

$47.79 - $59.74/hr

Massachusetts Licensed Therapist (LMHC, LICSW, LMFT) Location: 100% Remote Schedule: Part-time and full-time options available Work Classification: Permanent/W2 Cortica is growing and seeking ...

SBT

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Licensed Therapist (Remote)

Louisville, KY · Remote

$85K - $90K/yr

Mental Health Therapist Location: Remote -- Kentucky-based position Employment Type: Full-time Compensation: $85k-$90k (based on experience) About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and clinically ...

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Sentara

Care Coordinator

$19.75 - $26.50/hr

... remote telephonic assessments for members with Serious Mental Illnesses, Serious Emotional ... Art Therapy -Behavioral Sciences -Child Development -Cognitive Sciences -Community Mental Health ...

Sentara Healthcare

Care Coordinator

Winchester, VA · On-site +1

$18.75 - $25.25/hr

... remote telephonic assessments for members with Serious Mental Illnesses, Serious Emotional ... Art Therapy -Behavioral Sciences -Child Development -Cognitive Sciences -Community Mental Health ...

Sentara Healthcare

Care Coordinator

Richmond, VA · On-site +1

$19 - $25.75/hr

... remote telephonic assessments for members with Serious Mental Illnesses, Serious Emotional ... Art Therapy -Behavioral Sciences -Child Development -Cognitive Sciences -Community Mental Health ...

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How much do remote art therapist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote art therapist in the United States is $66,321.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,500.00 and $74,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote art therapist?

A Remote Art Therapist provides therapeutic support to clients using creative art techniques through virtual platforms. They facilitate sessions via video calls, guiding individuals in self-expression and emotional healing using various art forms. These professionals work with diverse populations, including children, adults, and those facing mental health challenges. Remote Art Therapists must have a background in psychology, counseling, or art therapy and often hold relevant certifications or licensure. This role allows therapists to offer accessible, flexible mental health support from anywhere.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote art therapist?

To thrive as a Remote Art Therapist, you typically need a master's degree in art therapy or a related mental health field, state licensure, and a solid grounding in psychological theories and art-based interventions. Familiarity with teletherapy platforms, digital art applications, and secure communication systems is important for delivering sessions remotely. Strong soft skills such as empathy, cultural sensitivity, and excellent verbal and visual communication help build rapport and support client growth from a distance. These abilities ensure effective and ethical care delivery, foster trust, and enhance therapeutic outcomes in a virtual environment.

What are some common challenges faced by remote art therapists, and how can they be addressed?

Remote Art Therapists often encounter challenges such as building rapport with clients through a screen, ensuring confidentiality in home environments, and adapting art materials for virtual sessions. Addressing these issues involves using secure telehealth platforms, setting clear boundaries and guidelines for privacy, and being creative with digital or easily accessible art supplies. Therapists may also need to proactively communicate with clients and guardians (for minors) about technical readiness and emotional safety online. Organizations often provide training on virtual engagement strategies and access to online supervision or peer support networks to help overcome these challenges.

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Infographic showing various Remote Art Therapist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 52% Full Time, 32% Part Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,321 per year, or $31.9 per hour.

Recreation Therapist - Art (NY HELPS), Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, P27655

Brooklyn, NY • On-site, Remote

New York State
Public Administration • 10K+ employees

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 188 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

25th of 50 rated states

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$53K - $68K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 hours ago

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Duties Description As a Recreation Therapist - Art, you will assist higher-level recreation therapists in the development and implementation of recreation therapy programs including: Coordinating recreation therapy activities for individuals and groups Observing and recording individuals' participation, progress, and responses and making recommendations to treatment plans as needed Maintaining and documenting individual's records Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they have: Bachelor's degree with a concentration or major in Art Therapy; OR Bachelor's degree in Creative Arts Therapy with a concentration in art; OR Bachelor's degree in Art, Art Education, or Fine Arts AND one year of experience in planning and administering an art therapy program; OR Registration with the American Art Therapy Association as an Art Therapist. Note the concentration of your degree in Creative Arts Therapy on your application. This experience must involve development and coordination of recreational activities for geriatric patients/residents, individuals with developmental disabilities, individuals with psychiatric disabilities, individuals who are physically challenged, or individuals in treatment for chemical dependency.

This experience must utilize the creative therapies of art, dance or music as a psychotherapeutic means of achieving in these individuals emotional growth and increased levels of functioning. OR Candidates from outside or within State service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Recreation Therapist eligible list. OR Candidates from within State service may be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including: NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance Access to tuition assistance programs Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave NYS Retirement programs Background checks will be required. This position is eligible for a Downstate adjustment of $4,000. NOTE: In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program).

If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment. If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and are required to become a Medicare Provider and lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.

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