New Jersey § 45:8b-53

§ 45:8b-53.

As used in this act: “ Art therapist ” means any person licensed to practice art therapy pursuant to the provisions of

this act. “ Art therapy ” means the integrated use of psychotherapeutic principles with art media and the

creative process to assist individuals, families or groups in: (1) increasing awareness of self and others; (2) coping with symptoms, stress, and traumatic experiences; (3) enhancing cognitive abilities; and (4) identifying and assessing clients' needs in order to implement therapeutic intervention

to meet developmental, behavioral, mental, and emotional needs. “ Board ” means the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners. “ Committee ” means the Art Therapists Advisory Committee established pursuant to section 4 of

this act. “ Licensed associate art therapist ” means an individual who holds a current, valid license issued pursuant to section

11 of this act. “ Licensed professional art therapist ” means an individual who holds a current, valid license issued pursuant to section

10 of this act. “ Supervision ” means: (1) ensuring that the extent, kind, and quality of art therapy performed

is consistent with the education, training, and experience of the person being supervised;

(2) reviewing client or patient records, monitoring and evaluating assessment, diagnosis,

and treatment decisions of the art therapist trainee; (3) monitoring and evaluating

the ability of the licensed associate art therapist to provide services to the particular

clientele at the site or sites where he or she will be practicing; (4) ensuring compliance

with laws and regulations governing the practice of licensed professional art therapy;

(5) completing that amount of direct observation, or review of audio or videotapes

of art therapy, as deemed appropriate by the supervisor; and (6) completing the services

conducted by an Art Therapy Certified Supervisor (ATCS) credentialed by the Art Therapy

Credentials Board or approved by the committee.