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Are you an outstanding Art Therapist looking for a new challenge?
We are looking for a talented, empathetic Art Therapist with a passion for providing high quality care to join our team at Cygnet Bury Forestwood and on a part time basis.
Joining our team you will work 32hrs per week across 4 days.
Cygnet have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.
With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a dynamic, supportive team.
Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our patients – it’s a worthwhile, satisfying vocation.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
So if you care about making a difference to people – every day – we want to hear from you.
Cygnet Bury Forestwood:
Cygnet Bury Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment.
Your Day-to-Day…
- You’ll be working 32 hours a week
- Assess people referred for art therapy as part of a multidisciplinary needs assessment
- Plan & deliver art therapy interventions and determine their effectiveness.
- Experience of working with young people.
- Provide a variety of work, including individual & group therapy
- Monitor, evaluate & adapt ongoing clinical work according to each individual’s needs
- Attend clinical meetings and communicate with colleagues, external agencies & families/carers
- Comply with the codes of practice of the British Association for Music Therapists & the HCPC
- Maintain & store equipment in a safe condition and attend to risk issues concerning its use
We are looking for someone who is…
- Qualified in Art Therapy – Degree/Postgraduate Diploma/Masters or equivalent
- Registered with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council)
- Experienced within a care environment, or with a passion for working in this type of setting
- Understanding of mental health diagnosis
- A UK driving licence holder who can escort patients/service users on visits & trips when required
- Preferably experienced in working within a multidisciplinary team & within an evidence based framework
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- Competitve Salary: £31,800pa (FTE £39,750)
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
- Expert clinical supervision & peer support
- Employee referral scheme
- Pension scheme
- “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving.
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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