Volunteer With ATCB
Help ATCB Elevate Art Therapy Standards
The ATCB relies on the passion and investment of credentialed art therapists to continue its mission of protecting the public by promoting the competent and ethical practice of art therapy. Would you like to support the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) and volunteer as a board member or committee member?
Ways to Volunteer With The ATCB
There are many benefits to volunteering – networking with fellow art therapists and obtaining connections, developing technical and/or leadership skills, the ability to create additional opportunities for yourself within your career, earn valuable continuing education credits and maintaining the rigor of art therapy through the credentialing and oversight. The ATCB encourages you to get involved and make an impact in art therapy through volunteerism! There are opportunities to suit your interests, level of effort, and available time commitment.
ATCB Board Member
The ATCB Board of Directors provides strategic leadership and oversight for the organization. As the governing body, the Board sets policy, ensures financial stewardship, and upholds ATCB’s mission to protect the public by promoting the competent and ethical practice of art therapy.
Term Length: Directors serve two-year terms and may be reappointed to an additional term based on eligibility.
Meetings: The Board meets monthly (virtually), with one in-person meeting each year, and as needed for special sessions.
Note: To prevent potential conflicts of interest, members of the ATCB Board of Directors shall not serve simultaneously on the Board of Directors of any other art-therapy-related credentialing agency, membership association, state licensing board, or similar entity.
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals reviews appeals related to credentialing decisions and ethical matters. Its members ensure that all appellants receive a fair, impartial, and thorough review consistent with ATCB policies and standards
Term Length: Members serve a two-year term and may be reappointed based on eligibility.
Meetings: The Board of Appeals meets as-needed basis, typically several times a year based on appeal volume.
Note: To prevent potential conflicts of interest, ATCB Board of Appeals members shall not serve simultaneously on boards of other art therapy credentialing agencies, membership associations, state licensing boards, or similar entities.
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board offers guidance and expertise to support ATCB’s strategic initiatives. Members serve as thought partners to the Board of Directors and staff, sharing insights from diverse areas of practice and helping identify emerging needs in the field.
Term Length: Members serve a two-year term.
Meetings: The Advisory Board meets virtually 2-3 times per year and may be called upon for special projects.
Note: To prevent potential conflicts of interest, Advisory Board members may not simultaneously serve on boards of other art therapy credentialing agencies, membership associations, state licensing boards, or similar entities.
Continuing Education Review Panel
The Continuing Education Review Panel evaluates continuing education provider applications and course submissions to ensure they meet ATCB’s standards for quality and relevance. Panel members help maintain the integrity of the continuing education program.
Term Length: Members serve two-year terms with the possibility of renewal.
Meetings: The panel meets virtually as needed, typically 2–4 times per year to review applications.
Note: Individuals serving on the Continuing Education Review Panel are not eligible to apply as ATCB-approved CE providers during their term of service.
Become A Subject Matter Expert
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) provide specialized knowledge to inform ATCB’s programs and initiatives. SMEs may contribute to exam development, standards setting, or other projects requiring field-specific expertise.
Some Subject Matter Expert Opportunities with ATCB
ATCB Exam Item Writers
Item writers play a key role in developing the Art Therapy Credentials Board Examination (ATCB Exam) by creating test questions that reflect current, real-world competencies in art therapy. With guidance from ATCB’s psychometrician and Prometric’s assessment team, item writers are trained to develop questions that are fair, valid, and aligned with exam standards.
Term Length: Appointments are assessment project-based.
Meetings: SMEs meet virtually as needed for project deadlines and deliverables.
Credentialing Taskforce Members
Credentialing Taskforce Members assist ATCB in evaluating and refining its credentialing programs. These taskforces address emerging issues, recommend updates to standards, and ensure the organization’s credentials reflect current best practices in the field.
Term Length: Appointments are short-term (3-6 months), with the possible extension based on task force needs.
Meetings:The taskforce meets virtually on a monthly basis or as needed until recommendations are finalized.
ATCB Exam Item Reviewers
Item reviewers are responsible for evaluating test questions for clarity, relevance, and accuracy. Using their subject matter expertise, reviewers provide critical feedback to ensure each item meets established content and psychometric guidelines. Like item writers, reviewers receive specialized training and work closely with the ATCB and Prometric teams.
Term Length: Appointments are assessment project-based.
Meetings: SMEs meet virtually as needed for project deadlines and deliverables.
Supervisor Taskforce Members
Supervisor Taskforce Members are appointed to explore and make recommendations on supervision requirements within ATCB’s credentialing programs. Their work helps shape policies and resources that support high-quality supervision practices in art therapy.
Term Length: Appointments are short-term (3-6 months), with the possible extension based on task force needs.
Meetings: The task force meets virtually each month or as needed until recommendations are finalized.