A professional who plans and conducts art therapy programs in public and private institutions to rehabilitate mentally and physically disabled clients. Responsibilities include:

• Confers with members of medically oriented team to determine physical and psychological needs of client.
• Devises art therapy program to fulfill physical and psychological needs.
• Instructs individuals and groups in use of various art materials, such as paint, clay, and yarn.
• Appraises client's art projections and recovery progress.
• Reports findings to other members of treatment team and counsels on client's response until art therapy is discontinued.
• Maintains and repairs art materials and equipment.