Pays $66K - $99K — Counselor market median is ~$73k (15 jobs) · Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) for work-life (7.2/10, vs 7,538 in this specialty)
Creative Art Therapist
About the Role
Creative art therapist. Salary $66K-$99K. Work at Northwell. License required. 1-3 years experience.
Join Northwell as a Creative Art Therapist in United States. Job Description Provides creative arts therapy, psychotherapy and counseling. Provides an environment that fosters and enhances creativity, socialization, and promotes physical and mental health.
Key Responsibilities
- Master's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Current License to practice as a Creative Arts Therapist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- 3 years of relevant experience, required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $66K - $99K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Northwell as a Creative Art Therapist.
Requirements
A Master's Degree and a current license to practice as a Creative Arts Therapist in New York State are required, along with 1-3 years of relevant experience. Specialized certifications may also be needed.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Creative Art Therapist at Northwell a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context
Northwell holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 459 active listings.
In New York, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$73k across 213 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
New York's cost-of-living index is 139.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state — New York ranks #1 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 15 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
Top Counselor Jobs
50 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution50 jobs · 37 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 37 employers
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
LifeStance Health · Tualatin, Oregon
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
LifeStance Health · Portland, Oregon
Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee for Service
$135kLicensed Behavioral Health Clinician - LCSW, LPC or LMFT
$73k-$130k