Art Therapist

Simone's Tutoring; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 33,000 - 123,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

75% commission on sessions

Independent contractor

Flexible schedule

Private practice building

Job summary

Simone's Tutoring seeks a qualified Art Therapist to support children, adolescents, and families through art-based therapy. The role involves delivering sessions remotely and on-site at clients' homes, schools, or clinics in Dubai, with a flexible freelance schedule.

You will assess needs, plan treatments, and collaborate with healthcare and educational professionals while maintaining licences and records. A DHA/DOH/MOHAP licence or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Art Therapy or related field is required.
• Valid DHA/DOH/MOHAP licence or eligibility is required.
• Minimum 2 years art therapy experience post-qualification.
• Membership in a recognised art therapy body is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients' therapeutic needs and develop treatment plans.
• Facilitate individual and group art therapy sessions.
• Use art-based techniques to support emotional regulation and trauma processing.
• Work with children with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and learning difficulties.
• Engage parents and families and write session notes and progress reports.
• Collaborate with psychologists, OTs, and educators.

Skills

Art therapy facilitation

Therapeutic assessment

Trauma-informed practice

Flexible freelance schedule

Session delivery (home/school)

Education

Master's degree in Art Therapy

DHA/DOH/MOHAP licence or eligibility

2+ years post-qualification art therapy experience

Professional body membership preferred

Job description

Workspace
Online (where professionally appropriate)
Client's home (where suitable)
Therapist's clinic or private practice
Schools
Hospitals or medical facilities (where applicable)
Wellness centres

Freelance / Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a qualified Art Therapist to provide creative art therapy interventions to children, adolescents, and families experiencing emotional, psychological, or developmental challenges. Using art-based processes, you will support clients in expressing themselves and developing emotional resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Assess clients' therapeutic needs and develop art therapy treatment plans

Facilitate individual and group art therapy sessions

Use art-based techniques to support emotional regulation, trauma processing, and self-expression

Work with children with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and learning difficulties

Engage parents and families in the therapeutic process

Write professional session notes and progress reports

Collaborate with psychologists, OTs, and educators

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Art Therapy or a related creative arts therapy field

Valid DHA, DOH, or MOHAP licence (or eligibility to obtain)

Minimum 2 years post-qualification art therapy experience

Membership in a recognised art therapy professional body preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ASD, trauma, or anxiety in children

Knowledge of Jungian, psychodynamic, or integrative art therapy approaches

UAE Licensing Requirements

This role requires a valid UAE healthcare professional licence issued by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH), or Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP). Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, the relevant licence before providing services. Licensing requirements must comply with UAE regulations.

UAE Visa & Work Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UAE through one of the following:

Own UAE Employment Visa

Green Visa

Freelance Permit

Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility

Any other valid UAE work authorisation

Required Experience

2+ years art therapy practice

Child and adolescent experience preferred

Required Skills

Art therapy facilitation

Therapeutic assessment

Trauma-informed practice

Flexible freelance schedule — work around your existing commitments

Competitive session rates

Work from home or deliver sessions at students' homes / schools

Be part of a growing, multidisciplinary team

Supportive, collaborative working environment

Opportunity to build a meaningful private practice in Dubai

Simone's Tutoring is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all professionals. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels.

Compensation
Earn 75% commission on all completed and fully paid therapy sessions, intervention programmes, and approved consultation services.
Commission is based on completed appointments that have been paid by the client.
Payments are processed monthly.
Independent contractor position.
Therapists are responsible for maintaining all required professional licences, registrations, insurance, and legal compliance.

About the Company

Simone's Tutoring is a premium home-based educational support company providing tutoring, learning support, early intervention, special educational needs support, therapy partnerships, coaching, and holistic wellbeing services across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain. We deliver personalised, child-centred services in students' homes, online, and in schools while collaborating with qualified professionals from multiple disciplines.

Compensation
Earn 75% commission on all completed and fully paid therapy sessions, intervention programmes, and approved consultation services.
Commission is based on completed appointments that have been paid by the client.
Payments are processed monthly.
Independent contractor position.
Therapists are responsible for maintaining all required professional licences, registrations, insurance, and legal compliance.