They plan and conduct art therapy sessions or programs to include clients' physical, mental, or emotional well-being.

A typical workday seems like administering assessments, document clients' progress, and discuss client cases with colleagues.

https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/Occupations/occupation-profile.aspx?keyword=Art%20Therapists&location=US&onetcode=29-1129.01#:~:text=They%20typically%20work%20in%20schools,required%20to%20enter%20the%20field.

They work about 40 hours a week, so about full-time.

Art therapists may work evenings to accommodate client schedules, but they're usually on their own set schedule.

Some art therapists work within a healthcare team, but for their own job they only work with their clients.

They typically work inside and they're always active, and they work inside in schools, hospitals, mental health clinics, and in private practices.

https://apps.illinoisworknet.com/cis/clusters/OccupationDetails/100572?parentId=110800&section=conditions&sectionTitle=Working%20Conditions#:~:text=Usually%20work%20full%2Dtime%2C%20about%2040%20hours%20a%20week.

https://explorehealthcareers.org/career/arts-and-humanities-in-health/art-therapist/#:~:text=Some%20art%20therapists%20work%20as,client's%20therapeutic%20goals%20and%20objectives.

They are paid on a salary.

The amount of benefits an art therapists receives depends on their employer, but most have very flexible schedules.

https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/art-therapist/salary/pennsylvania/#:~:text=Avg%20Salary&text=Art%20therapists%20earn%20an%20average,and%20go%20up%20to%20%2474%2C070.

Art therapists are mainly employed by hospitals, wellness centers and community clinics.

In Pennsylvania, these jobs are mainly found within the metropolitan areas with higher populations and more healthcare facilities, like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, along with some educational institutions, mental health clinics, and private practices.

In the country, pretty much the same applies for just areas with bigger populations.

https://www.husson.edu/online/blog/2024/06/art-therapy-careers#:~:text=Art%20therapists%20in%20clinical%20settings,issues%2C%20chronic%20illnesses%20and%20trauma.

https://comptool.com/salaries/pennsylvania/healthcare/art-therapist/#:~:text=A%20Art%20therapist%20job%20openings,health%20clinics%2C%20and%20private%20practice.

To be an art therapist, you must be creative and have a passion for helping others. Excellent listening and communication skills, patience, and interests and human behaviors are also strongly recommended.

Some high school courses that would prepare you for this job include: Art, Art History, Child Development, Psychology & Sociology.

https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/youre-a-what/art-therapist.htm#:~:text=To%20be%20an%20art%20therapist,a%20feel%20for%20the%20work.

http://www.paarttherapy.org/art-therapy-programs-in-pennsylvania.html

Drawbacks: Lack of recognition

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/pros-and-cons-of-being-art-therapist