Art Therapist Level 1/2 — Inpatient Recovery & Creativity

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health study subsidies

Job summary

NSW Health's Cumberland Hospital is seeking an Art Therapist to deliver evidence-based art therapy within mental health inpatient services. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery, self-expression and well-being for consumers.

The role offers permanent part-time hours (16 per week) at Cumberland with hourly remuneration between $40.05 and $57.14, and opportunities for professional development and innovation.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Art Therapy with eligibility for professional membership.
• Experience developing, coordinating and evaluating art therapy interventions with mental health consumers.
• Understanding of mental health issues in acute and long-stay units.
• Recovery-based approach within a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective communication skills and computer literacy.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence with willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored art therapy interventions through individual and group programs.
• Assess individual needs and develop therapeutic plans aligned with consumer goals and clinical principles.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic, person-centred care.
• Drive quality through clinical supervision, documentation and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Art therapy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Recognised Degree in Art Therapy

Job description

NSW Health's Cumberland Hospital is seeking an Art Therapist to deliver evidence-based art therapy within mental health inpatient services. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery, self-expression and well-being for consumers.

The role offers permanent part-time hours (16 per week) at Cumberland with hourly remuneration between $40.05 and $57.14, and opportunities for professional development and innovation.