Arts therapist

Level

Master's level

Length

2 yrs

typical

Sector

Health and science

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Using art, drama or music to carry to improve a person’s mental, physical health and wellbeing.

Plan and deliver individual or group arts therapy sessions for clients

Assess clients using creative methods and develop therapeutic formulations

Maintain clinical records, case notes, and risk assessments

Attend regular clinical supervision to reflect on practice

Liaise with multidisciplinary teams including psychologists and social workers

Adapt sessions to meet the individual needs and responses of clients

Contribute to service audits and quality improvement in the clinical setting

Theoretical foundations of art, music, or drama therapy modalities

Clinical assessment and formulation using creative therapeutic approaches

The therapeutic relationship and professional boundaries in arts therapy

HCPC standards of proficiency and professional conduct requirements

Group and individual session planning and facilitation

Reflective practice, clinical supervision, and self-care for therapists

Working with diverse populations and trauma-informed practice

Ready to look for a place?

See live Arts therapist apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.