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Art Therapists

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)	Projected Growth (2024-2034)
National Statistics	$65010	4100	11.5%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$65010

Median Wage (USD, 2024)

4100

Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)

11.5%

Projected Growth (2024-2034)

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

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: Master's Degree

Related Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Up to and including 1 month

On-the-Job Training: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months

Detailed Work Activities

Analyze quantitative data to determine effectiveness of treatments or therapies.
Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
Evaluate patient outcomes to determine effectiveness of treatments.
Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.
Treat patients using psychological therapies.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.
Establish treatment goals.
Teach classes in area of specialization.
Lead classes or community events.
Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
Record patient medical histories.
Operate photographic developing or print production equipment.
Record images needed to address work issues.
Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support.
Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
Communicate health and wellness information to the public.
Design layout of art or product exhibits, displays, or promotional materials.
Coordinate artistic activities.
Collaborate with other agencies and institutions to coordinate educational matters.
Coordinate activities with suppliers, contractors, clients, or other departments.
Gather medical information from patient histories.
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
Order medical supplies or equipment.
Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
Select medical equipment for addressing patient needs.
Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
Supervise patient care personnel.
Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to art therapy.
Design art therapy sessions or programs to meet client's goals or objectives.
Conduct art therapy sessions, providing guided self-expression experiences to help clients recover from, or cope with, cognitive, emotional, or physical impairments.
Confer with other professionals on client's treatment team to develop, coordinate, or integrate treatment plans.
Assess client needs or disorders, using drawing, painting, sculpting, or other artistic processes.
Talk with clients during art or other therapy sessions to build rapport, acknowledge their progress, or reflect upon their reactions to the artistic process.
Develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate studio art therapy, counseling, or psychotherapy techniques.
Write treatment plans, case summaries, or progress or other reports related to individual clients or client groups.
Select or prepare artistic media or related equipment or devices to accomplish therapy session objectives.
Analyze or synthesize client data to draw conclusions or make recommendations for art therapy.
Interpret the artistic creations of clients to assess their functioning, needs, or progress.
Customize art therapy programs for specific client populations, such as those in schools, nursing homes, wellness centers, prisons, shelters, or hospitals.
Communicate client assessment findings and recommendations in oral, written, audio, video, or other forms.
Establish goals or objectives for art therapy sessions in consultation with clients or site administrators.
Recommend or purchase needed art supplies or equipment.
Supervise staff, volunteers, practicum students, or interns.
Gather client information from sources such as case documentation, client observation, or interviews of client or family members.
Instruct individuals or groups in the use of art media, such as paint, clay, or yarn.
Analyze data to determine the effectiveness of treatments or therapy approaches.
Review research or literature in art therapy, psychology, or related disciplines.
Conduct information sharing sessions, such as in-service workshops for other professionals, potential client groups, or the general community.
Teach art therapy techniques or processes to artists, interns, volunteers, or others.
Photograph or videotape client artwork for inclusion in client records or for promotional purposes.
Coordinate art showcases to display artwork produced by clients.
Coordinate field trips for client groups to museums or other public displays of art.

Work Styles

Innovation

A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

Innovation

Achievement Orientation

Intellectual Curiosity

Tolerance for Ambiguity

Initiative

Adaptability

Self-Confidence

Perseverance

Leadership Orientation

Humility

Sincerity

Empathy

Cooperation

Optimism

Social Orientation

Cautiousness

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Integrity

Stress Tolerance

Self-Control

Data Source: This page includes information from the O*NET 30.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. This page includes Employment Projections program, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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