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Rebecca Machin

@rebeccamachin

Art Therapy graduate student blending counseling, patient care, and creative programming to support emotional well-being.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to apply counseling and art therapy skills in a role supporting patient well-being through therapeutic recreation, thoughtful program development, and compassionate, HIPAA-compliant care.

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

CC
Current

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.

HM

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.

PL

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.

TS

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.

TA

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

PU

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 logoHC

Hunter College

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Art History

2008 - 2011

Earned a BA in Art History from Hunter College.

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