Rebecca Machin
@rebeccamachin
Art Therapy graduate student blending counseling, patient care, and creative programming to support emotional well-being.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Graduate student pursuing a Master’s in Counseling with a specialization in Art Therapy (2022–Present), with a 4.0 GPA. I bring a strong background in art education and client-centered support, plus experience working in healthcare-focused environments.
Currently, I’m working as a Recreational Therapist at Catholic Charities in Jersey City, where I lead therapeutic leisure and arts-and-crafts activities tailored to residents’ abilities, needs, and interests. I conduct assessments, gather input from staff, families, and case records, and help shape therapeutic program development with careful documentation and progress reporting.
Previously, I served as a Patient Care Services + Marketing Coordinator at Acuworx, managing client intake, scheduling, daily communications, and HIPAA-compliant onboarding. I also supported clinic operations through inventory management, supply ordering, and workflow optimization.
Earlier roles strengthened my leadership and teaching foundation, including Studio Manager at Playday LLC (designing art curricula for ages 12m–10y and mentoring instructors) and Teaching Artist with The Educational Alliance (preparing art lessons for K–5 and supporting division-wide art shows). I’m motivated by accessibility, collaboration, and fostering creativity that supports emotional well-being.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Recreational Therapist
Catholic Charities
Feb 2026 - Present (3 months)
Provide recreational therapy and counseling with an art therapy focus by tailoring programs to residents’ abilities, needs, and interests. Conduct individual assessments, modify programming based on observation and documentation, and prepare progress reports for the interdisciplinary team.
Patient Care & Marketing Coordinator
Humanity Workforce Management
May 2024 - Mar 2026 (1 year 10 months)
Managed patient intake, scheduling, and daily front-desk communication to support an efficient clinic environment while coordinating HIPAA-compliant onboarding. Supported operations through inventory and workflow optimization, planned client-centered events, and mentored new staff on policies and systems.
Studio Manager
Playday LLC
Aug 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Oversaw studio operations and trained instructors to strengthen program delivery in a safe, welcoming environment. Designed art curricula for ages 12 months–10 years and delivered events/workshops while building school and community partnerships; managed social media, client communications, inventory, and vendor coordination to maintain operational efficiency.
Assistant Teacher
The Brunswick School
May 2021 - Jan 2022 (8 months)
Assisted in planning and leading developmentally appropriate activities supporting children’s physical, emotional, and social growth. Established routines and procedures for classroom structure, ensured safety, and communicated with parents about student progress and behavior.
Wellness Facilitator
Salvation Wellness
Nov 2020 - May 2021 (6 months)
Provided excellent client service by managing front desk communications and scheduling. Maintained a safe, welcoming environment, supported supply/product operations, and assisted with outreach through social media promotions.
Teaching Artist
The Educational Alliance
Jan 2013 - Feb 2020 (7 years 1 month)
Prepared and taught K–5 art lessons and activities, leading a creative team to organize and present an annual division-wide art show. Supported program showcases with costumes/props/sets and managed program communications including social media, website updates, and office administration.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pennsylvania Western University
Master of Science (MS) in Counseling, Counseling (Art Therapy)
2022 -
Graduate student pursuing a Master’s in Counseling with a specialization in Art Therapy. Brings a background in art education, client support, and healthcare administration.
Hunter College
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Art History
2008 - 2011
Earned a BA in Art History from Hunter College.
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