Adults Arts Therapies

The post covers North West Surrey/North East Hampshire area with a base at Unither House. The Adults Arts Therapies team receive referrals from the Neighbourhood Mental Health Services and the postholder will be expected to work flexibly across the trust as need arises. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with experience of working with severe, enduring, and complex mental health presentations., To undertake initial screening appointments, assessment and provide group and individual art(s) psychotherapy. To liaise with professionals, carers, relatives and external agencies as required. Maintain up to date risk assessments for service users directly involved in your care. To involve people who use services and their carers in their personal care plans taking their individual needs and preferences into account. To help advise other professionals and trainees engaged in mental health work about the role and suitability of arts psychotherapies interventions. Please refer to the job description for more information on the requirements for this role.

The post holder will have experience working as an Art(s) Psychotherapist in mental health including experience in assessment and intervention, individual and group work with people with complex difficulties. Additional training relevant to this area of work is desirable e.g. Mentalization based Therapy, DBT, SCM, EMDR.,

• HCPC registered Arts therapist (art)
Desirable
• Additional training relevant to area of work
• Additional leadership or management qualification or experience
• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of working as part of a multi disciplinary team
Experience Essential
• Demonstratable post qualification experience
• Driving Licence and access to vehicle for work
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• HCPC registered Arts therapist (art)
Desirable
• Additional training relevant to area of work
• Additional leadership or management qualification or experience
• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of working as part of a multi disciplinary team
Experience Essential
• Demonstratable post qualification experience
• Driving Licence and access to vehicle for work
  
  Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.