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Art Therapists

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

Tasks
25 tasks22 core, 3 supplemental
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Healthcare PractitionersOne of its 96 occupations
Code
29-1129.01SOC 2018: 29-1129

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  1. Task 1. Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to art therapy.Core taskTask 19151Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021
  2. Task 2. Design art therapy sessions or programs to meet client's goals or objectives.Core taskTask 19146Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021
  3. Task 3. Conduct art therapy sessions, providing guided self-expression experiences to help clients recover from, or cope with, cognitive, emotional, or physical impairments.Core taskTask 19143Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021
  4. Task 4. Confer with other professionals on client's treatment team to develop, coordinate, or integrate treatment plans.Core taskTask 19144Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021
  5. Task 5. Assess client needs or disorders, using drawing, painting, sculpting, or other artistic processes.Core taskTask 19141Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021
  6. Task 6. Talk with clients during art or other therapy sessions to build rapport, acknowledge their progress, or reflect upon their reactions to the artistic process.Core taskTask 19153Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021
  7. Task 7. Develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate studio art therapy, counseling, or psychotherapy techniques.Core taskTask 19147Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021
  8. Task 8. Write treatment plans, case summaries, or progress or other reports related to individual clients or client groups.Core taskTask 19154Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021
  9. Task 9. Select or prepare artistic media or related equipment or devices to accomplish therapy session objectives.Core taskTask 19161Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021
  10. Task 10. Analyze or synthesize client data to draw conclusions or make recommendations for art therapy.Core taskTask 19140Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021
  11. Task 11. Interpret the artistic creations of clients to assess their functioning, needs, or progress.Core taskTask 19150Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021
  12. Task 12. Customize art therapy programs for specific client populations, such as those in schools, nursing homes, wellness centers, prisons, shelters, or hospitals.Core taskTask 19145Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021
  13. Task 13. Communicate client assessment findings and recommendations in oral, written, audio, video, or other forms.Core taskTask 19142Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021
  14. Task 14. Establish goals or objectives for art therapy sessions in consultation with clients or site administrators.Core taskTask 19148Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021
  15. Task 15. Recommend or purchase needed art supplies or equipment.Core taskTask 19159Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021
  16. Task 16. Supervise staff, volunteers, practicum students, or interns.Core taskTask 19162Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021
  17. Task 17. Gather client information from sources such as case documentation, client observation, or interviews of client or family members.Core taskTask 19158Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021
  18. Task 18. Instruct individuals or groups in the use of art media, such as paint, clay, or yarn.Core taskTask 19149Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021
  19. Task 19. Analyze data to determine the effectiveness of treatments or therapy approaches.Core taskTask 19139Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021
  20. Task 20. Review research or literature in art therapy, psychology, or related disciplines.Core taskTask 19160Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021
  21. Task 21. Conduct information sharing sessions, such as in-service workshops for other professionals, potential client groups, or the general community.Core taskTask 19155Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021
  22. Task 22. Teach art therapy techniques or processes to artists, interns, volunteers, or others.Core taskTask 19163Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021
  23. Task 23. Photograph or videotape client artwork for inclusion in client records or for promotional purposes.Supplemental taskTask 19152Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021
  24. Task 24. Coordinate art showcases to display artwork produced by clients.Supplemental taskTask 19156Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021
  25. Task 25. Coordinate field trips for client groups to museums or other public displays of art.Supplemental taskTask 19157Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2021

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