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INSPIRITUS INC

Art Therapist (Nashville)

Nashville, TN · On-site

$52K - $59K/yr

This includes planning and facilitating individual and group therapy sessions and evaluating client ... Develop and train staff and volunteers as needed * Assist with managing disruptions as needed * May ...

SunCloud Health

Art Therapist (PRN)

Matteson, IL · On-site

... to assist in program implementation and correcting deficits in the plans. * Assists in the development of goals for the Expressive Therapy Department, specific to art therapy. * Other duties as ...

Martha's Table

Art Therapist

Washington, DC · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

Create and implement art therapy workshops to MT groups according to department goals and ... * Assist with ongoing, preestablished Emotional Wellness (EW) workshops including Healthy Happy ...

LCMC Health

Art Therapist - Part time

New Orleans, LA · On-site

Provides comprehensive art therapy assessment and treatment through active art making, creative processes, applied psychological theory, etc. to assist admitted patients in meeting treatment goals.

LCMC Health

Art Therapist - Part time

New Orleans, LA · On-site

Provides comprehensive art therapy assessment and treatment through active art making, creative processes, applied psychological theory, etc. to assist admitted patients in meeting treatment goals.

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary art therapy assistant in the United States is $20.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $23.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Art therapy assistant roles are increasingly in demand as mental health awareness grows and healthcare facilities expand their services. The field requires relevant certifications and skills in both art and therapy, with employment opportunities often found in hospitals, clinics, and community programs. Demand is expected to continue rising as holistic approaches to mental health gain recognition.

What does a temporary art therapy assistant do?

A temporary art therapy assistant supports licensed art therapists by preparing art materials, setting up therapy sessions, and assisting clients during activities. They may also document client progress and ensure a safe, welcoming environment, often requiring basic knowledge of art techniques and good communication skills.
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Infographic showing various Temporary Art Therapy Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,504 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

Visiting Assistant Professor - Art Therapy, Non-Tenure Track

New York University

New York, NY • On-site

$74K - $114K/yr

Full-time

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New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development invites applications for a non-tenure track visiting position in Art Therapy, Visiting Assistant Professor in Art Therapy. The position will begin September 1, 2026. The appointed faculty member will be a member of the Department of Art and Art Professions. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal. Located in New York's historic East Village, the NYU Art Therapy Program integrates psychotherapy and visual arts practice, engaging in the creative power of art for clinical assessment and treatment. In particular, we promote, a) scholarly research abilities and evidence-based clinical praxis, b) cross cultural competency with focusing on social justice issues, and c) fluency with the evolving technologies of new media art.
We seek applicants who will coordinate student fieldwork and internship placements, including site visits, liaising with clinical supervisors at partner institutions, and ensuring compliance with programming and accreditation standards. The Visiting Assistant Professor will also provide ongoing supervision to fieldwork students and maintain regular communication with internship site supervisors.
NYU Steinhardt is a uniquely interdisciplinary school, committed to a holistic understanding of people and human development across the lifespan. NYU Steinhardt has one-of-a-kind integration of education, communication, health, and the arts, with eleven departments, seventeen research centers and institutes, nearly 300 full-time faculty and close to six thousand students.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher, advisor, and mentor to graduate students. Visiting Faculty also often engage in scholarly work or creative production. Responsibilities include teaching graduate-level courses in art therapy; serving as the Internship and Fieldwork Coordinator; providing service in the administration of the program, and maintaining NYU's exemplary program of clinical practice, scholarship, and research.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a) an ATR-BC; a Master's degree or Ph.D. in Art Therapy; a current New York State Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) license or eligibility for NYS LCAT licensure, b) strong communication skills as a classroom teacher and demonstrated abilities as a teacher, c) minimum of 5 years of clinical experience which must include supervision, and knowledge of evidence based practice, d) Some administrative knowledge and the ability to handle admissions and internship coordination.
Application Instructions
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and names and contact information of three references via the Interfolio system.
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the search is complete.
Questions can be directed to Professor Kevin McCoy, Art Therapy Search Committee Chair, km89@nyu.edu.
For more information on the Art Therapy program, visit https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/programs/art-therapy.
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $74,000 - $114,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

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Since its founding in 1831, NYU has been an innovator in higher education, reaching out to an emerging middle class, embracing an urban identity and professional focus, and promoting a global vision that informs its 20 schools and colleges. Today, that trailblazing spirit makes NYU one of the most prominent and respected research universities in the world, featuring top-ranked academic programs and accepting fewer than one in eight undergraduates. Anchored in New York City and with degree-granting campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai as well as 12 study away sites throughout the world, NYU is a leader in global education, with more international students and more students studying abroad than any other US university.

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