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29-1129.01   Art Therapists

O*NET SOC Title
Art Therapists
Lay Titles
Art Psychotherapist
Art Specialist
Art Therapist
Art Therapy Certified Supervisor
Art Therapy Specialist
Arts Therapist
Board Certified Art Therapist
Board Certified Arts Therapist
Certified Art Therapist
Creative Art Therapist
Creative Arts Therapist
Expressive Art Therapist
Hospice Art Therapist
Medical Art Therapist
Oncology Art Therapist
Registered Art Therapist
O*NET SOC Description
Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients' physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being.
O*NET SOC Tasks
Analyze or synthesize client data to draw conclusions or make recommendations for art therapy.
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.
Coordinate art showcases to display artwork produced by clients.
Coordinate field trips for client groups to museums or other public displays of art.
Customize art therapy programs for specific client populations, such as those in schools, nursing homes, wellness centers, prisons, shelters, or hospitals.
Design art therapy sessions or programs to meet client's goals or objectives.
Develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate studio art therapy, counseling, or psychotherapy techniques.
Establish goals or objectives for art therapy sessions in consultation with clients or site administrators.
Instruct individuals or groups in the use of art media, such as paint, clay, or yarn.
Interpret the artistic creations of clients to assess their functioning, needs, or progress.
Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to art therapy.
Recommend or purchase needed art supplies or equipment.
Review research or literature in art therapy, psychology, or related disciplines.
Select or prepare artistic media or related equipment or devices to accomplish therapy session objectives.
Talk with clients during art or other therapy sessions to build rapport, acknowledge their progress, or reflect upon their reactions to the artistic process.
Teach art therapy techniques or processes to artists, interns, volunteers, or others.
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