Art Psychotherapist - CAMHS for Children & Young People

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Erith; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Art Psychotherapist to join the Blossom Team within Bexley CAMHS in Erith. You will assess young people with complex needs for Art therapy and work in both 1:1 and group formats with a multidisciplinary team.

The post involves contributing to treatment planning, risk assessment, and clinical supervision, while maintaining high standards of professional practice and CPD.

Qualifications

• Commitment to CPD and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to work independently within a CAMHS setting.
• Excellent written and oral communication with colleagues and carers.
• Comfort with risk assessment and safeguarding in a clinical context.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients with complex needs for suitability for individual and group Art therapy.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate treatment.
• Provide CAMHS initial assessments and recommendations for care pathways.
• Offer specialist advice and clinical supervision to professionals and trainees.
• Maintain patient records, write care plans and treatment reports.
• Access and disseminate up-to-date research to support clinical work.
• Manage the Art Psychotherapy space and ensure safe, confidential storage of client artwork.

Skills

Art therapy

Assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical supervision

Communication skills

Tools

Electronic records

Job description

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Art Psychotherapist to join the Blossom Team within Bexley CAMHS in Erith. You will assess young people with complex needs for Art therapy and work in both 1:1 and group formats with a multidisciplinary team.

The post involves contributing to treatment planning, risk assessment, and clinical supervision, while maintaining high standards of professional practice and CPD.