A major shift is underway for the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) as we transition from external management to self-management. Our Board of Directors and special committees are committed to building a new headquarters and enhancing ATCB’s operations. We are conducting an operational assessment and restructuring workflows to improve efficiency while controlling costs amid rising operational expenses.
We have developed specialized workflows and designated staff to manage specific elements of the Art Therapy Credentials Board.
Provisional Registration Program
The Provisional Registration Program oversees the Provisional Registered Art Therapist (ATR-P) credential, from applications to maintenance. The Credentialing Specialist-Provisional handles all education reviews, processes ATR-P applications, and assists credential holders with needs such as supervisor changes, credential verification requests, and reinstatement.
Applicants and ATR-P credential holders needing assistance can contact the ATCB.
Registration Program
The Registration Program manages the Registered Art Therapist (ATR) credential, from applications to maintenance. The Credentialing Specialist-Registration processes ATR applications and assists credential holders with credential verification, supervision hours, reinstatement, and board certification applications.
Applicants and ATR credential holders needing assistance can contact the ATCB.
Certification Program
The Certification Program oversees Board Certification (BC) for ATR credential holders. The Certification Director reviews and authorizes board certification applicants to take the exam with Prometric and generates official post-exam score reports. They also review recertification pre-review requests, conduct recertification audits, and assist Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC) holders with credential verification and certification status inquiries. Additionally, the Certification Director manages the Art Therapy Credentialed Supervisor Program.
The Certification Director also oversees the Exam Program, which applies only to state licensure exam applications.
Board Certification applicants and ATR-BC holders needing assistance can contact the ATCB via our Contact Form
Ethics Department
The Ethics Department oversees all aspects of the ATCB ethics process. Ethics Officers investigate self-reported ethics violations and third-party complaints. The Head Ethics Officer collaborates with the Board of Directors on updates and revisions to the Code of Ethics, Standards of Conduct, and Disciplinary Procedures.
Credential holders with ethics inquiries should contact the ATCB via the contact form.
With these updates, the following ATCB email addresses are now discontinued:
- applications@atcb.org
- atcbinfo@atcb.org