Art Therapists

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 29,590 - 77,050; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for an Art Therapist to help clients improve their emotional and cognitive well-being through creative expression. Responsibilities include planning therapy sessions, interpreting clients' artwork, and utilizing various technologies such as Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office. The role requires an understanding of art therapy practices, with a focus on client needs assessment and treatment effectiveness. Competitive salary range is between $29,590 and $77,050 annually, depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of art therapy principles and techniques.
• Ability to assess clients' needs and progress effectively.
• Familiarity with artistic media and relevant tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver art therapy sessions for clients.
• Analyze clients' artistic expressions to assess their needs.
• Prepare artistic media and equipment for therapy.

Skills

Social Perceptiveness

Active Listening

Speaking

Judgment and Decision Making

Critical Thinking

Service Orientation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe Creative Suite

IBM SPSS Statistics

Trimble SketchUp Pro

Autodesk Maya

Job description

Art Therapist

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

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.

Core Skills

• 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.

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel, Word, Office, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Web browser software
• Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Creative Suite, AfterEffects
• IBM SPSS Statistics
• Trimble SketchUp Pro, Autodesk Maya, etc.
• Appointment scheduling software, case management software

Job Outlook

In the United States, there were 19,200 art therapist positions in 2016. New positions are being created at a rate of 6.8% above the national average, with an estimated 1,200 new openings annually through 2026.

Compensation

Art therapists typically earn between $29,590 and $77,050 per year. Salary ranges vary by state, with the highest salaries reported in California, District of Columbia, and Nevada.