Inpatient Art Psychotherapist — Transform Lives

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Poole is seeking an Art Psychotherapist to join their Inpatient Psychology Team. This role involves providing specialist art psychotherapy to patients within psychiatric inpatient wards. Candidates should have a relevant psychological qualification and a passion for engaging individuals and staff. The position requires effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and may entail working in challenging environments. This is a fixed-term role with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Must have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Experience in inpatient settings preferred.
• Ability to provide individual and group therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy.
• Deliver art psychotherapy within inpatient wards.
• Liaise with psychology teams and community services.

Skills

Passion for Art Psychotherapy

Ability to engage individuals and staff

Experience in providing supervision

Ability to work in challenging environments

Education

Relevant psychological qualification

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Poole is seeking an Art Psychotherapist to join their Inpatient Psychology Team. This role involves providing specialist art psychotherapy to patients within psychiatric inpatient wards. Candidates should have a relevant psychological qualification and a passion for engaging individuals and staff. The position requires effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and may entail working in challenging environments. This is a fixed-term role with opportunities for professional development.