AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
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Objective: Seek the Position of Art Therapist
SUMMARY: Highly talented Arts Therapist with huge background in using the creative process of art making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages.
Summary of Qualifications
Seven years experience.
Great ability to be aware of others' reactions and understand why they react the way they do.
Excellent ability to use multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things.
Immense ability to monitor and assess how well someone is doing when learning or doing something.
Remarkable knowledge of other treatment interventions (medical, psychoanalytic, systemic, cognitive and behavioral etc) sufficiently to engage with colleagues and make appropriate referrals.
Great skills to work as an independent clinician, involving analysis and interpretation of complex therapeutic situations.
Uncommon skills in applying psychodynamic/group analytic theory in practice with individuals, groups.
Excellent knowledge of Clinical Governance including Evidence Based Practice audit, basic research tools.
High level of communication skills including - the analysis and interpretation of complex and sensitive verbal/ non-verbal client material - clear and authoritative verbal and written communication with colleagues, including presentation skills.
Profound knowledge of legislation, including Child Protection, data security/confidentiality and implications for clinical practice.
Professional Experience
Refreshment Centre, New York, NY 2002 - Present
Art Therapist
Assess client needs in order to prescribe an individualized creative arts treatment plan.
Develop and implement activities for creative arts groups (e.g., singing, beating on drums, making clay objects, dancing).
Work individually with clients, using the arts to encourage self-expression.
Teach clients basic skills necessary to engage in creative arts (e.g., a dance step, mime, how to use a potter's wheel).
Confer with allied health professionals (e.g., psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists) about the goals and objectives for each client.
Maintain records on client progress and assist in discharge planning.
Evaluate clients' responses to creative arts therapies through observation and interview.
Dessy Home, New York, NY 1998 - 2002
Art Therapist
Planned and conducted art therapy programs to rehabilitate mentally and physically disabled clients
Conferred with members of medically oriented team to determine physical and psychological needs of client.
Devised art therapy program to fulfill physical and psychological needs.
Instructed individuals and groups in use of various art materials, such as paint, clay, and yarn.
Appraised client's art projections and recovery progress.
Reported findings to other members of treatment team and counsels on client's response until art therapy is discontinued.
Maintained and repaired art materials and equipment.
Education and Professional Training
Certified Art Therapist, ATR-BC
Masters Degree in Art Therapy, New York University, NY (2003)
Bachelors Degree in Art Therapy, New York University, NY (1998)