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Careers / Art Therapists |
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Summary Description |
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Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients' physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Activity Therapist |
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Activity Therapy Specialist |
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Art Psychotherapist |
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Art Specialist |
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Art Therapist |
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Art Therapist/Licensed Professional Counselor (Art Therapist/LPC) |
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Art Therapy Certified Supervisor |
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Art Therapy Specialist |
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Bereavement Program Coordinator |
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Board Certified Arts Therapist |
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Certified Art Therapist |
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Children's Program Coordinator |
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Counselor/Art Therapist |
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Creative Art Therapist |
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Day Treatment Clinician/Art Therapist |
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Director of Community Life |
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Expressive Art Therapist |
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Expressive Therapist |
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Group Therapist |
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Hospice Art Therapist |
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Medical Art Therapist |
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Registered & Board Certified Art Therapist |
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Registered Art Therapist |
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Job Tasks |
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Talk with clients during art or other therapy sessions to build rapport, acknowledge their progress, or reflect upon their reactions to the artistic process.
- Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support.
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Conduct art therapy sessions providing guided self-expression experiences to help clients recover from or cope with cognitive, emotional, or physical impairments.
- Treat patients using psychological therapies.
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Design art therapy sessions or programs to meet client's goals or objectives.
- Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.
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Write treatment plans, case summaries, or progress or other reports related to individual clients or client groups.
- Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.
- Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
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Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to art therapy.
- Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
- Record patient medical histories.
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Establish goals or objectives for art therapy sessions in consultation with clients or site administrators.
- Establish treatment goals.
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Gather client information from sources such as case documentation, client observation, or interviews of client or family members.
- Gather medical information from patient histories.
- Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
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Develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate studio art therapy, counseling, or psychotherapy techniques.
- Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.
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Assess client needs or disorders, using drawing, painting, sculpting, or other artistic processes.
- Evaluate patient outcomes to determine effectiveness of treatments.
- Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
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Communicate client assessment findings and recommendations in oral, written, audio, video, or other forms.
- Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.
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Analyze or synthesize client data to draw conclusions or make recommendations for art therapy.
- Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
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Customize art therapy programs for specific client populations, such as those in schools, nursing homes, wellness centers, prisons, shelters, or hospitals.
- Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.
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Select or prepare artistic media or related equipment or devices to accomplish therapy session objectives.
- Select medical equipment for addressing patient needs.
- Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
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Confer with other professionals on client's treatment team to develop, coordinate, or integrate treatment plans.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
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Recommend or purchase needed art supplies or equipment.
- Order medical supplies or equipment.
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Interpret the artistic creations of clients to assess their functioning, needs, or progress.
- Evaluate patient outcomes to determine effectiveness of treatments.
- Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
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Supervise staff, volunteers, practicum students, or interns.
- Supervise patient care personnel.
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Analyze data to determine the effectiveness of treatments or therapy approaches.
- Analyze quantitative data to determine effectiveness of treatments or therapies.
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Review research or literature in art therapy, psychology, or related disciplines.
- Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
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Teach art therapy techniques or processes to artists, interns, volunteers, or others.
- Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel.
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Instruct individuals or groups in the use of art media, such as paint, clay, or yarn.
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Conduct information sharing sessions, such as in-service workshops for other professionals, potential client groups, or the general community.
- Communicate health and wellness information to the public.
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Photograph or videotape client artwork for inclusion in client records or for promotional purposes.
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Coordinate art showcases to display artwork produced by clients.
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Coordinate field trips for client groups to museums or other public displays of art.
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Work Activities |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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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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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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Nature of the Work |
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Working Conditions |
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Interesting Fact |
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The U.S. industry whose workers experience the greatest rate of illness (or sick days) is Air Transportation. |
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