New York

The mission of the Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Music Therapy Association is to advance public awareness of the benefits of music therapy, to increase access to quality music therapy services, and to provide support to its members within the Mid-Atlantic Region.

The NYSTF has paused its efforts and a reassessment of the best way to meet the needs of New York music therapists is underway. This reassessment will include consideration of the sustainability of the task force (co-chairs & delegation of workload) and financial commitments (timeframe and needs for lobbyist) of the regional and national organizations. The MAR-AMTA Executive Board and the national team and leadership from AMTA and CBMT would like to express our gratitude to the immediate former members of the NYSTF. For individuals seeking information about qualifications, application process, continuing education, and renewal requirements for the NYS Creative Arts Therapy License (LCAT), please visit or call the Mental Health Practitioners Board in the NYSED Office of the Professions:

Evan Seiden, Executive Secretary

Email: mhpbd@nysed.gov 

Phone: 518-474-3817, ext. 450 

Fax: 518-486-2981

 

Please direct additional questions about music therapy state recognition to the MAR GR Chair (governmentrelations@maramta.org).

 
Tatyana and Aaron

Visit the New York State Task Force page

New York State Association for Music Therapy
Mission Statement: 

The New York Music Therapy Association supports music therapists and music therapy students by providing community, resources, and development opportunities in order to better care for the people of New York.

Vision Statement:
To be an inclusive organization for creativity, collaboration, and development for music therapy professionals within New York State.

Instagram: @nymusictherapy
 
 

Job Listings

Below are the job listings within New York State:

Assistant Professor – Music Therapy (8/29/2024) - Location: Nazareth University4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618 Contact: Laurie Keoughlkeough7@naz.edu Description:Nazareth University invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Music Therapy, to begin in August, 2025. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure track position with opportunity to teach summer courses under an additional contract. Teaching responsibilities will be in the undergraduate and […]

Continuing Education Opportunities

Advocacy

Questions and Concerns Regarding Sunset of National Music Therapy Registry (2/1/2020) - Questions and concerns regarding the sunset of the National Music Therapy Registry and the subsequent impact on the use of alternate professional designations, particularly in NY and in relation to the Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) law, have been brought to the attention of the New York State Task Force on Occupational Regulation (NYSTF). The […]
Attention NYS LCATs Seeking Continuing Education Opportunities (12/26/2019) - Have you heard about the new AMTA member benefit starting in January 2020? AMTA is launching the AMTA E-course Research Review Series for members only. Members will be able to access e-courses based on research from recently published journals, complete assignments, and earn CMTE credits. Read more about it here: https://www.musictherapy.org/careers/continuing_music_therapy_education/ These courses will qualify […]
New York State Task Force Appears at Hill Day (3/31/2019) - NYSTF held their 2nd Hill Day in Albany on Monday, 3/25/19. New initiatives this year included having 8 NY MTs serve as Team Leaders for our meetings and 12 exhibitors (schools and agencies). A very exciting moment occurred when a large portion of our group was invited by Assemblywoman Jo Anne Simon (D; District 52 […]
Attention New York! (9/6/2017) - ATTENTION NEW YORK!!!! As you may know, the New York State Task Force on Occupational Regulation (NYSTF) has a new email address:  nystate.task.force@gmail.com We are hearing that our new format for large emails, coming through MailChimp, often sends our messages into folders for spam or (in Gmail) promotions. Please make sure to check these folders […]
Update: New York State CE requirements for the LCAT (1/15/2017) - Dear Colleagues, As you are aware, effective January 1, 2017, Section 8412 of Article 163, the Mental Health Practitioner’s law, requires LCATs to earn 36 hours of approved continuing education (CE) for every 3-year registration period. All CE must be taken from a state-approved provider, and any CE completed prior to January 1, 2017 will […]