Occupation information for Art Therapists District Of Columbia

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

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Currently Employed: 80

Projected Annual Job Openings: 10

Typical Hourly Wage: $30.49 - $44.38

Typical Annual Salary: $63,420 - $92,300

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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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.
Assess client needs or disorders, using drawing, painting, sculpting, or other artistic processes.
Confer with other professionals on client's treatment team to develop, coordinate, or integrate treatment plans.
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.
Interpret the artistic creations of clients to assess their functioning, needs, or progress.

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