Does anyone know of someplace to find employment for someone with a Bachelors in Art Therapy?

2017-07-28T22:24:10-04:00

I told a friend of mine that I would cast a net among my professional peers and see what I can do for them. I am looking for a place that would employ a person with a degree in art therapy. Reasonable pay, as in a wage that can be survived on comfortably. Preferably something with the ability to move up, but not required. I know that you, my veteran comrades, are into all areas of civilian careers

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Jul 28 at 2017 10:33 PM

2017-07-28T22:33:31-04:00

The VA might be a good place to look. I'm getting the mental image of Bob Ross classes here.

Response by LT Brad McInnis made Jul 28 at 2017 10:38 PM

2017-07-28T22:38:26-04:00

I didn't even know what that was... but, I Googled it and lo and behold, the VP's wife is extolling the virtues of art therapy! If I could hazard a guess, maybe check with psychiatrists in the area that are looking to broaden their practices. Look into professional orgs in their city (I didn't realize that here in Houston, we have 2 specialized centers for art therapy) Sorry I couldn't be more help...
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/07/27/second-lady-karen-pence-meet-art-therapists-eastern-europe

Second Lady Karen Pence to Meet with Art Therapists in Eastern Europe

WASHINGTON, DC – Second Lady Karen Pence will travel to Tallinn, Estonia; Tbilisi, Georgia; and Podgorica, Montenegro July 29-August 2, 2017.

Response by SSG Dave Johnston made Jul 28 at 2017 10:51 PM

2017-07-28T22:51:16-04:00

Have him contact DAV or PVA(Paralyzed Veterans of America), the other option is through a Hospitals' Psych unit.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2017 11:02 PM

2017-07-28T23:02:24-04:00

SGT Joseph Gunderson Possibly check in with any specialty that deals with special and physical needs children or down syndrome adults centers!?... I believe their always looking for specific individuals that might be able to bring something new to their research and development programs. Also it's the only thing I can think of that would pay comfortably for a rare degree. Good luck to your friend.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2017 11:22 PM

2017-07-28T23:22:12-04:00

SGT Joseph Gunderson Working with children or veterans would be great. Good luck to your friend.

Art therapists work in a wide variety of settings including:
Hospitals and clinics, both medical and psychiatric.
Outpatient mental health agencies and day treatment facilities.
Residential treatment centers.
Halfway houses.
Domestic violence and homeless shelters.
Community agencies and nonprofit settings.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Jul 29 at 2017 9:19 AM

2017-07-29T09:19:21-04:00

With any of these types of questions, the real answer is in the details of the person behind the question. To me, Art Therapy is selected as major because it seems like the easiest path to getting a degree and there is nothing wrong with that UNLESS you are looking to actually looking to work in that field? Your friend has there degree, run with it. IF your friend was not doing internships and laying down connections while working toward the Art Therapy degree, I know the food service industry is always hiring?

Response by Sgt Wayne Wood made Jul 29 at 2017 12:27 PM

2017-07-29T12:27:42-04:00

Look for BA PSYCHOLOGY & see if any of the Profs personally specialize in Art Therapy... you will have to get a Masters & internship to be a licensed therapist in most states... good luck! (How did this make you feel? :-) )

Response by AA Joseph Moody made Jul 29 at 2017 1:20 PM

2017-07-29T13:20:11-04:00

Look into juvenile detention centers, I've been looking that way for employment in Pa and I've heard mention of some demand for that.

Response by SSG Robert Webster made Jul 29 at 2017 1:23 PM

2017-07-29T13:23:11-04:00

I would suggest that your friend start looking through services such as Indeed to begin with. As far as reasonable pay, I wonder because the low end of the scale for a social worker is about $20,000 here in this area (Wichita - Salina). I would also suggest that your friend expand their network, it would possibly help.

Response by SGT Craig Northacker made Jul 30 at 2017 2:18 PM

2017-07-30T14:18:51-04:00

Colleges, therapy centers, the VA, hospitals...good luck! You may want to look at STEM/STEAM programs locally.