Art Therapist

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  Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Art Therapist

Also Called: Art Psychotherapist, Art Therapist, Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC), Creative Arts Therapist, Group Therapist, Oncology Art Therapist, Registered Art Therapist (ATR), Therapist, Art Psychotherapist, Art Therapist, Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC), Creative Arts Therapist, Group Therapist, Oncology Art Therapist, Registered Art Therapist (ATR), Therapist

What they do

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

$40,790
Starting Salary (2023)
$63,650
Median Salary (2023)
12.2%
Projected Job Growth
16,490
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Assess client needs or disorders, using drawing, painting, sculpting, or other artistic processes.
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.
Design art therapy sessions or programs to meet client's goals or objectives.
Gather client information from sources such as case documentation, client observation, or interviews of client or family members.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Social
Working with people
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Concern for Others
Integrity
Dependability
Self-Control
Stress Tolerance
Social Orientation

What key skills are needed for this job?

Social Perceptiveness
Speaking
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Monitoring
Critical Thinking

Expected Knowledge

Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Fine Arts
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Common Activities

Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

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