Art Therapy Credentialed Supervisors (ATCS) Standards

All applicants must be Board-Certified Art Therapists (ATR-BC) whose credential has been in good standing for at least three years before applying. Candidates must also meet the following requirements:

Education-Based Requirements

• Completion of at least 10 hours of formal education training in clinical supervision and/or supervised supervision within ten years of the application date.
• Verification of education must be provided through an official transcript or CEC certificate(s) of completion.

Supervision Requirements

• A minimum of 500 hours of supervision provided to art therapists and art therapy interns in clinical and community settings.
• Applicants can self-report their supervision hours during the application process.
• Note: Supervision hours provided through private practice must involve supervisees who have successfully earned the ATR credential.

Professional Disclosure Statement Requirement

Applicants must submit a draft of the Professional Disclosure Statement intended for use with supervisees after ATCS approval. This statement must demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of clinical supervision and include:

• Name of applicant
• Supervisor’s name (if applicable)
• Business/employer’s name, address, phone number, and email
• Highest relevant degree and educational institution
• Relevant art therapy credentials
• Professional affiliations, memberships, licensing, and certifications (including credential number and issuing authority)
• Affirmation of adherence to the ATCB Code governing Standards of Practice, Eligibility for and Regulation of Credentials, and Disciplinary Procedure (past and present)
• Areas of competence and services provided
• Philosophical/theoretical approach to supervision
• Description of relevant academic training or professional experience in clinical supervision
• Fees for supervision (must specify an amount or state if no fee applies)
• Instructions for supervisees on addressing dissatisfaction with supervision, including how to file a complaint with the ATCB, Inc., and relevant licensing/credentialing bodies

Endorsement Requirements

A letter of endorsement from a current ATR-BC attesting to the applicant’s supervisory competency is required. Applicants must provide the name and email of the individual submitting the endorsement in the ATCS application.