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What You Need to Know About Art Therapist Position Description : Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients’ physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being. Art Therapist Responsibilities Interpret the artistic creations of clients to assess their functioning, needs, or progress. 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. Communicate client assessment findings and recommendations in oral, written, audio, video, or other forms. Gather client information from sources such as case documentation, client observation, or interviews of client or family members. Analyze data to determine the effectiveness of treatments or therapy approaches. Skills Required for Art Therapists Social Perceptiveness : Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Active Listening : Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively. Judgment and Decision Making : Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Service Orientation : Actively looking for ways to help people. Types of Art Therapists Day Treatment Clinician/Art Therapist Art Therapist Registered & Board Certified Art Therapist Art Therapy Specialist Is There Job Demand for Art Therapists? In the United States, there were 19,200 jobs for Art Therapists in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 6.8% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,300 new jobs for Art Therapists by 2026. The BLS estimates 1,200 yearly job openings in this field. The states with the most job growth for Art Therapists are Alaska, Colorado, and Washington . Watch out if you plan on working in Alabama, Wyoming, or Vermont . These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession. What is the Average Salary of an Art Therapist? Art Therapists make between $29,590 and $77,050 a year. Art Therapists who work in California, District of Columbia, or Nevada make the highest salaries. Tools & Technologies Used by Art Therapists Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Art Therapists may use on a daily basis: Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Office Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Outlook Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator IBM SPSS Statistics Trimble SketchUp Pro Autodesk Maya Case management software Becoming an Art Therapist Learn what Art Therapist education requirements there are. Where Art Therapists Work Below are examples of industries where Art Therapists work: #J-18808-Ljbffr Course Advisor

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