Art Therapists

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Art Therapists

O*NET 29-1129.01

Median Salary

$77,930

$46,540 – $152,530/yr

What They Do

Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients' physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being.

Typical Tasks

  • Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to art therapy.
  • Design art therapy sessions or programs to meet client's goals or objectives.
  • Conduct art therapy sessions, providing guided self-expression experiences to help clients recover from, or cope with, cognitive, emotional, or physical impairments.
  • Confer with other professionals on client's treatment team to develop, coordinate, or integrate treatment plans.
  • Assess client needs or disorders, using drawing, painting, sculpting, or other artistic processes.

Key Skills

Social Perceptiveness Active Listening Speaking Critical Thinking Judgment and Decision Making

Work Activities

  • Thinking Creatively
  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Job Outlook

Bright

New job opportunities are very likely in the future.

Education Usually Needed

  • master's degree

Also Known As

Art Psychotherapist Art Therapist Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) Creative Arts Therapist Group Therapist Oncology Art Therapist Registered Art Therapist (ATR) Therapist

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