Description
Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients' physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being.
Interests
- Social
- Artistic
Work Values
- Relationships
- Achievement
- Independence
Work Styles
- Concern for Others
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Self-Control
- Stress Tolerance
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.
Work Activities
- Thinking Creatively
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Detailed Work Activities
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Technology Skills
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Video conferencing software
- Spreadsheet software
- Electronic mail software
- Document management software
Abilities
- Near Vision
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Speech Clarity
Skills
- Social Perceptiveness
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
Knowledge
- Therapy and Counseling
- Psychology
- Fine Arts
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Customer and Personal Service
Most Common Education Level
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Certificates
Certificate name
Board Certified TrainerCertifying Organization
North American Drama Therapy Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Art Therapy Certified SupervisorCertifying Organization
Art Therapy Credentials Board
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Certified Applied Poetry FacilitatorCertifying Organization
International Federation for Biblio/Poetry Therapy
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Board Certified Art TherapistCertifying Organization
Art Therapy Credentials Board
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Certified Therapeutic Recreation SpecialistCertifying Organization
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, Inc.
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | N/A |
| Median (50%) | N/A |
| High (90%) | N/A |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 43,200 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 48,300 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 12%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 12%
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