Art Therapist in Coventry inCoventry PUBLISHED FRI 4 APR 2025 Jump to job information section
Job description
To provide a qualified specialist therapeutic service to clients across child & adolescent mental health services; providing psychological assessment and therapy
Main Responsibilities Include Offering
Consultations to professionals, Social Workers and foster carers
Assessments – Mental health, carer’s and therapeutic
Delivery of therapeutic interventions
Consultation and training for residential staff
Nurturing Attachment Group training for foster carers
Virtual foster carer drop-in sessions fortnightly
Telephone advice and guidance for carers and professionals
Care leaver Consultations for Personal Advisers/Social Workers
We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jeremy Pearce Job title: Rise CLA Team Lead Email address: Telephone number: 02476 961426
Main Responsibilities Include Offering
Consultations to professionals, Social Workers and foster carers
Assessments – Mental health, carer’s and therapeutic
Delivery of therapeutic interventions
Consultation and training for residential staff
Nurturing Attachment Group training for foster carers
Virtual foster carer drop-in sessions fortnightly
Telephone advice and guidance for carers and professionals
Care leaver Consultations for Personal Advisers/Social Workers
- To provide a specialist psychology/psychological therapy service to children and young people, their parents and carers
- To provide specialist advice and consultancy regarding child psychology to other professionals working with children and young people
- To provide a qualified specialist therapeutic service to clients across all sectors of care; providing specialist psychological assessment and therapy at the same time as offering advice and consultation on clients’ psychological care
- To provide specialist advice and consultancy to other professionals working in CAMHS and the Social Care Directorates
- To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups.
- To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options
We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
- generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
- excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
- salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
- discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
- wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
- staff networks and support group
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jeremy Pearce Job title: Rise CLA Team Lead Email address: Telephone number: 02476 961426
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To work as an art therapist in the UK, you typically need a combination of education, training, and specific skills. Here are the key skills and qualifications necessary for a career in art therapy:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Relevant Degree: A degree in psychology, art, or a related field is often required. Many art therapists also hold a master's degree in art therapy or a related area.
2. Accredited Training: You need to have completed a postgraduate diploma or a master’s degree in art therapy that is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
3. Professional Registration: You must register with the HCPC as an arts therapist to practice legally in the UK.
Skills Required:
1. Artistic Skills: Proficiency in various art mediums and techniques is essential to help clients express themselves creatively.
2. Therapeutic Skills: Strong understanding of psychological theories and therapeutic practices, as well as skills to facilitate therapeutic relationships.
3. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and non-verbal communication is crucial to building rapport with clients and understanding their needs.
4. Empathy and Sensitivity: Ability to empathize with clients and understand their emotional and psychological states, creating a safe space for expression.
5. Observational Skills: Keen observational skills to assess clients' behaviors and artistic expressions for insights into their mental and emotional processes.
6. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think creatively and adapt interventions to meet diverse client needs.
7. Cultural Competence: Awareness and respect for different cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and values, which may influence a client's experience of therapy.
8. Boundaries and Ethics: Understanding of professional ethics and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries in therapeutic relationships.
Other Considerations:
- Supervision and Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Engaging in ongoing training and supervision to stay updated with best practices in the field.
- Experience: Relevant experience, such as volunteering or working in mental health settings, can be beneficial.
- Teamwork: Collaboration with other healthcare professionals, including psychologists, social workers, and medical personnel, may be a part of your role.
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