Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Arts Psychotherapist/Arts Therapist with experience in child and adolescent mental health to join the diverse multidisciplinary team at Sandwell CAMHS.
We are seeking a suitable candidate who can bring skills, experience and enthusiasm to meet the needs of children/ young people with complex mental health needs.
The candidates need to be appropriately qualified as art therapists and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or an equivalent body, and they should adhere to the relevant code of ethics and practice.
This is an exciting time to join Sandwell CAMHS. This year, we are partnering with the charity Hospital Rooms to transform our environment. There are ongoing creative workshops and projects for children, young people, and families to engage with our service.
Main duties of the job
We have been very impressed with the existing Art Therapists we have in our teams and have witnessed how powerful the narrative can be through creative approaches. This has supported children and young people who struggle with talking therapies and need a different way to express themselves.
The post-holder will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking team who pride themselves on their commitment to the continual development and improvement of patient care. Clinical and leadership supervision, and continuing professional development, are highly valued. Additionally, there are opportunities to join peer supervision and other groups.
Our existing Art Therapist team consists of a senior art psychotherapist, a Band 6 art therapist and three other creative therapists working across our constellation model in Sandwell. There are Creative Therapists Peer Supervision and Psychodynamic Case Discussion running on a regular basis.
Main duties of the job:
Assessment and Art Therapy Interventions: Conduct assessments and provide art therapy interventions for children and adolescents with a broad spectrum of mental health needs and risks. This includes both individual and group therapy sessions.
Generic Assessments: As a Core CAMHS Clinician, provide generic assessments for children, young people, and their parents/carers.
About us
Our CAMHS Service is a multidisciplinary team comprising psychologists, specialist nurses, systemic, child and arts psychotherapists, music and play therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, and psychiatrists. Our passionate team is dedicated to working with children, young people, and their families to develop creative solutions that enhance their mental health.
The BCHFT CAMHS Service currently operates across four geographical areas: Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Dudley, and Walsall, with contracts in each of these regions. Each team includes a specialist learning disability unit focused on children and young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities, as well as dedicated Children and Young People in Care Teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual with the keenness and ability to integrate your current skills and apply them in this context. Important qualities include good communication skills, the ability to work cooperatively, and creative thinking. We are looking for an Art Therapist with an MA in Art Psychotherapy, full registration with HCPC, and full registration with BAAT/ACP.
If you would like to know more please contact Ann Tan, Senior Art Psychotherapist 07435555132
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual with the keenness and ability to integrate your current skills and apply them in this context. Important qualities include good communication skills, the ability to work cooperatively, and creative thinking. We are looking for an Art Therapist with an MA in Art Psychotherapy, full registration with HCPC, and full registration with BAAT/ACP.
If you would like to know more please contact Ann Tan, Senior Art Psychotherapist 07435555132
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- oMA in Art Psychotherapy, Full Registration with HCPC and Full Registration with BAAT/ACP
- oExperience working in CYPF mental health, and specifically in CAMHS
- oExperience working with groups with specialist mental health needs (e.g. Eating Disorders, ADHD, Trauma/abuse)
- oUnderstanding of wide range of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, OCD and serious bipolar disorder.
Desirable
- oExperience of working with Looked After Children
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- oMA in Art Psychotherapy, Full Registration with HCPC and Full Registration with BAAT/ACP
- oExperience working in CYPF mental health, and specifically in CAMHS
- oExperience working with groups with specialist mental health needs (e.g. Eating Disorders, ADHD, Trauma/abuse)
- oUnderstanding of wide range of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, OCD and serious bipolar disorder.
Desirable
- oExperience of working with Looked After Children
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
