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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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