Skip to main content
your source for career exploration, training & jobs
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
A proud partner of the
network.
Menu
Login
My profile
Saved pages
More resources
Logout
Translate
Search by Keyword
Explore Careers
Find Training
Job Search
Find Local Help
Toolkit
Resources For
Search by Keyword
License Finder
Saved
License Finder
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
License Description
Creative arts therapy is a profession that uses active engagement in the arts to address mental, emotional, developmental, and behavioral disorders. Creative arts therapy uses the relationship between the patient and therapist in the context of the artistic process as a dynamic force for change. It can also be used to manage stress and promote mental and physical health.
Licensing Agency
NYS Education Department
State Board for Mental Health Practitioners
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 474 3817 ext 450
MHPBD@nysed.gov
http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/
Active Status
Active
Certification
Certification required
Continuing Education
Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record
No criminal record prohibitions
Education
Degree required
Exam
Third-party exam required
License Type
Stand-alone license
License Updated
02/14/2023
Physical Requirements
No physical requirements
Download
Select the type of the download.
Select the type of the download.
Excel
PDF
Word
RTF
Download file
Close
Please choose the type of download.
Back to Results
Back to Results
Back Button
Back to Results
Occupational license information is from the
Analyst Resource Center
(ARC).
Help
Back to top
/JS/5e7d01b1.js?v=03312026
6LdDIyAcAAAAAC94osFjA_jAWGJ-Wdhvy8ndlDMb
GxykdfMwYa7zOXd5ixaXcUstnNcQNQI8nnrKRyile2o=