Art Therapist

5G-Starlink Pte.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive therapy service company in Singapore is looking for an Art Therapist. You will be responsible for helping residents with intellectual disabilities express themselves through art. Your role includes assessing their needs, planning therapy sessions, and encouraging creativity. A Bachelor or Master of Arts degree is required, along with registration with the relevant professional body. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork, and a passion for serving those with intellectual disabilities are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Registration with relevant professional body or the Art Therapy Association is required.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team is essential.
• Passion for serving individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess resident/client needs and strengths.
• Plan and conduct effective therapy sessions.
• Encourage creative expression using various art mediums.
• Encourage creative expression using accessible art materials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Assessment of needs

Education

Bachelor/Master of Arts from an accredited institution

Job description

As an Art Therapist, you will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team in the rehabilitation and habilitation of residents and clients with intellectual disabilities and co-morbidities. You seek to establish a connection with residents/clients in the pursuit of therapeutic goals based on the resident/clients behavioural profile. The aim is to help residents express emotion and express thoughts using arts as a medium. You work with residents and clients either in groups or on a one-to-one basis.

• Assess the resident/clients needs and strengths
• Assessing the behaviours of the resident/client
• Plan, conduct, review and assess therapy sessions to monitor effectiveness and to aid the planning of subsequent sessions
• Provide quality and professional art therapy services through individual and group art therapy sessions
• Set relevant and appropriate goals for clients (where applicable)
• Work independently with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Encourage residents/clients to take part in the session
• Encourage residents/clients to use a range of accessible art materials and their own creativity to express themselves
• Help residents/clients to explore the world of art through different art mediums
• Support residents/clients creative development and facilitate positive changes in their behaviour and well-being
• Help residents/clients to develop an increased self-awareness
• Write and maintain case notes and reports
• Maintain art therapy space and materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master of Arts from an accredited institution

Other Information

• Registration with relevant professional body or the Art Therapy Association
• Able to work well with other professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Teamwork and passion to serve the intellectual disabilities