Art Therapist Part-Time - Grow, Create & Heal

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking an Art Therapist to join a multidisciplinary mental health team at Cumberland Hospital. The role focuses on delivering engaging art therapy interventions to inpatient consumers and supporting recovery through creative expression and person-centred care.

You will assess individual needs, develop therapeutic plans, and collaborate across teams to enhance outcomes.

Qualifications

• Recognised Degree in Art Therapy and eligibility for professional membership of the Australia and New Zealand Art Therapy Association.
• Experience in developing and delivering art therapy interventions for mental health consumers preferred.
• Hold a Current Australian Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored art therapy interventions through individual and group programs.
• Assess needs and develop therapeutic plans aligned with consumer goals and best-practice principles.
• Empower consumers through creative expression to support self-esteem and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic, person-centred care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in clinical supervision and service improvement.

Skills

Art therapy

Education

Recognised Degree in Art Therapy

Job description

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking an Art Therapist to join a multidisciplinary mental health team at Cumberland Hospital. The role focuses on delivering engaging art therapy interventions to inpatient consumers and supporting recovery through creative expression and person-centred care.

You will assess individual needs, develop therapeutic plans, and collaborate across teams to enhance outcomes.