Inpatient Arts Psychotherapist – Flexible Work + Relocation

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Essex is seeking a qualified Arts Psychotherapist to join their Adult Inpatient Psychological Therapies team on a 0.4 WTE basis. The role involves delivering Art Psychotherapy interventions to adults in acute mental health crisis, with responsibilities in clinical administration, service development, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates offer client-focused practice and trauma-informed care expertise, contributing to effective patient transitions from hospital to community settings.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension (up to 14.5%)

£8K relocation package

Flexible working options

Staff discounts and benefits

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Arts Psychotherapist (art, music, movement or drama).
• Registered with HCPC or UKCP for DMPs.
• Encouragement of diversity and overseas applicants.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Art Psychotherapies and assess appropriate provision for service users.
• Conduct clinical administration for your caseload.
• Support the multidisciplinary team in supervision and learning opportunities.
• Contribute to service development and research.
• Provide consultation to multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Foster links with community services for better transitions.

Skills

Qualified Arts Psychotherapist

Client-focused practice

Understanding of trauma-informed care

Education

Registered with HCPC or UKCP

Job description

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Essex is seeking a qualified Arts Psychotherapist to join their Adult Inpatient Psychological Therapies team on a 0.4 WTE basis. The role involves delivering Art Psychotherapy interventions to adults in acute mental health crisis, with responsibilities in clinical administration, service development, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates offer client-focused practice and trauma-informed care expertise, contributing to effective patient transitions from hospital to community settings.