Heal Through Beauty, Heal Through Expression
Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients' physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being.
Contact Info
Get in TouchRelated Job Titles
Art Psychotherapist, Bereavement Program Coordinator, Day Treatment Clinician/Art Therapist, Art Therapist, Children’s Program Coordinator, Group Therapist, Art Therapist/Licensed Professional Counselor (Art Therapist/LPC), Counselor/Art Therapist, Registered & Board Certified Art Therapist
Facts and Stats
Your career outlook is looking good – just like these stats.
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$59k
Median wages (annual)
2021
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3,300
Projected job openings
2021-2031
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>11%
Projected growth (much faster than average)
2021-2031
What you Need to Know
- Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
- Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
- Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
- Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
- Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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