Senior Art Therapist

ST LUKE'S ELDERCARE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eldercare provider in Singapore is seeking a passionate Senior Art Therapist to enhance the emotional well-being of elders through art therapy. The ideal candidate will create and conduct therapy programmes and collaborate with various health professionals. A Bachelor's degree in Art Therapy and at least 5 years of experience are required. This rewarding role supports the community and contributes to innovative practices in elder care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in the field.
• Proficient in delivering art therapy programmes for elders.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients for suitability of art therapy services.
• Create and conduct individual/group art therapy programmes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team to design interventions.

Skills

Art Therapy

Client Assessment

Programme Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Art Therapy

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Art Therapist to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in enhancing the emotional and psychological well‑being of our elders through the creative use of art therapy. You will take ownership of designing and delivering meaningful art therapy programmes across our centres, residences, and home‑based settings, while also supporting the development of staff capabilities in this specialised area.

As a key member of our multidisciplinary care team, you will collaborate closely with other allied health professionals to create holistic, person‑centred interventions. This role also offers opportunities to contribute to research and innovation in art therapy practices, advancing our mission to improve the quality of life for those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients for suitability of art therapy services offered and make appropriate referrals
• Must be willing to travel around Singapore
• Create and conduct individual or group art therapy programmes/sessions for elders across centres, residences and home
• Conduct training for relevant staff/care givers to use and conduct appropriate art programmes.
• Maintain client records/case notes, in the form of artwork which the clients have drawn.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists/occupational therapists/music therapists/Program Development Unit to create holistic programmes for clients.
• Attend case conferences to share ideas, expertise and good practice
• Maintain art therapy materials and propose best practices to hiring manager
• Explore potential areas of growth of art therapy into spirituality, dementia, depression management.
• Monitor competencies of trained staff to ensure efficacy of programmes.
• Participate or contribute to quality improvement/research initiatives to measure the quality of programmes

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Art Therapy
• At least 5 Year(s) of relevant work experience in the related field is required for this position.

About St Luke’s Eldercare

St Luke’s ElderCare (SLEC) is a Christian healthcare provider dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors in Singapore, regardless of race, language and religion.

Guided by our GRACE philosophy of care, we are committed to providing compassionate and holistic care that fosters autonomy and choice. To empower elders of varying needs, from the fit to the frail, we offer a comprehensive suite of services islandwide. These include community‑based programmes that promote active ageing; centre‑based offerings such as day care, rehabilitation and nursing; residential (nursing home) services for long‑term care; and home‑based services covering medical, nursing and therapy needs.

Leveraging our legacy of over 25 years, we are on an unstoppable mission to transform care challenges of Singapore’s ageing population. Through innovation, collaboration and education, we seek to elevate the community care sector, where elders thrive in their golden years and age with dignity, independence and joy.

Incorporated in 1999, SLEC is a registered charity and an Institution of a Public Character.