Art Therapists
Code: 29-1129.01
Bright Outlook
Zone 5
Median Annual Salary
£77,930
Range: £46,540 - £152,530
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Job Zone 5
Industry Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients' physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Activity Therapy Specialist
Art Psychotherapist
ATR (Registered Art Therapist)
ATR-BC (Board Certified Art Therapist)
Clinical Art Therapist
Creative Arts Therapist
Expressive Arts Therapist
Oncology Art Therapist
Therapist
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Conduct art therapy sessions, providing guided self-expression experiences to help clients recover from, or cope with, cognitive, emotional, or physical impairments.
- Talk with clients during art or other therapy sessions to build rapport, acknowledge their progress, or reflect upon their reactions to the artistic process.
- Write treatment plans, case summaries, or progress or other reports related to individual clients or client groups.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Creative Cloud software
Adobe Illustrator
Video conferencing software
Zoom
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Health
therapy and counseling
Math and Science
psychology
sociology and anthropology
Arts and Humanities
music, dance, visual arts, drama, or sculpture
English language
Business
customer service
Verbal
communicate by speaking
communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
notice when problems happen
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Social
People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
Key Work Styles:
Sincerity
Optimism
Innovation
Adaptability
Empathy
Self-Control
Frequently Asked Questions About Art Therapists
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Art Therapists is £77,930. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £46,540, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £152,530 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Art Therapists typically aligns with Job Zone 5 (Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a graduate school education. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Essential skills and tooling for a Art Therapists include: Adobe Creative Cloud software, Adobe Illustrator, Zoom, Microsoft Excel. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Bright).
Live UK Vacancies for Art Therapists
Search AllArt Psychotherapist
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
erith
Permanent
Senior Art Psychotherapist & Project Lead (NHS)
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
hemel hempstead
Permanent
Specialist Art Therapist
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
hemel hempstead
Permanent
Aspiring Art Therapist
Edex
london borough of newham
Permanent
Trauma-Informed Art Therapist – Clinical Leader
Bridgend County Borough Council
bridgend
Permanent
School-Based Art Therapist – Southwark
Zohorecruit
london
Permanent
Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£46,540
Median Annual (Average):
£77,930
90th Percentile (Senior):
£152,530
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