Volunteer With ATCB
Help ATCB℠ Elevate Art Therapy Standards
Ways to Volunteer With The ATCB
ATCB℠ Board Member
(For all board positions including Public member roles.)
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.
Become A Subject Matter Expert or Join a Taskforce
ATCB℠ relies on a wide range of perspectives across its volunteer roles — SME and Taskforce alike — to keep standards and exams grounded in what the profession actually looks like today, not just one type of practice or career stage.
SME (Subject Matter Expert) opportunities are open to Board Certified Registered Art Therapists℠ (ATR-BC®) at every experience level. 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.
Not yet board certified? ATCB’s® Taskforces are open more broadly, including Provisional Registered Art Therapists® (ATR-P®) and Registered Art Therapists℠ (ATR℠).
Some Opportunities with ATCB
ATCBE® Item Writers and Reviewers
Item writers play a key role in developing the Art Therapy Credentials Board Examination® (ATCBE®) 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.
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.
Examination Security and Post-Access Restrictions: Individuals granted substantive access to confidential ATCBE® examination items or item-bank content may not sit for the ATCBE® or develop, deliver, or materially contribute to ATCBE®-specific examination-preparation courses or materials during the period of access and for two years following the end of such access.
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.
Education Taskforce Members
Education Taskforce Members are appointed to explore and make recommendations on education requirements within ATCB’s credentialing and board certification programs. Their work helps shape policies and resources that support high-quality education and continuing competency 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.
Examination Security and Post-Access Restrictions: Individuals granted substantive access to confidential ATCBE® examination items or item-bank content may not sit for the ATCBE® or develop, deliver, or materially contribute to ATCBE®-specific examination-preparation courses or materials during the period of access and for two years following the end of such access.
Supervision 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.