Group
Occupation

261931 Arts Therapist

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

261931 Arts Therapist

Uses the creative process to facilitate the exploration of feelings, improve self-awareness and self-expression, and reduce anxiety for clients.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Music Therapists are excluded from this occupation. Music Therapists are included in Occupation 261933 Music Therapist.

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Works with clients to identify problems or conditions they wish to overcome, and uses the creative process to help clients explore their feelings
  • Assists clients to resolve conflicts, develop interpersonal skills, manage behaviour, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and achieve insight
  • Develops arts therapy programs based on clients' emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual wellbeing needs, objectives and preferred forms of artistic expression
  • Conducts arts therapy sessions with individuals or groups using a range of creative modalities, such as visual art, drama, dance and movement
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