Senior Art Psychotherapist

Birmingham City Council

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Not specified; not specified; generous leave allow...
On-site
Hcpc-registered art psychotherapist
Postgraduate qualification in art psychotherapy
Experience supporting trainees and newly qualified therapists
The role involves delivering direct therapeutic support to improve emotional regulation and interpersonal relationships for children in care and care leavers

Job Summary

  • The role involves delivering direct therapeutic support to improve emotional regulation and interpersonal relationships for children in care and care leavers.
  • Candidates will join a well-established multi-disciplinary team utilizing diverse models such as DDP, CBT, and DBT within the Therapeutic & Emotional Support Service.
  • The position offers a dedicated art materials budget, clinical supervision, and opportunities to develop specialist arts-based approaches in a supportive culture.

Matching Summary

The role involves delivering direct therapeutic support to improve emotional regulation and interpersonal relationships for children in care and care leavers.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Generous leave allowance; Local Government pension scheme

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist
  • Postgraduate qualification in Art Psychotherapy
  • Experience supporting trainees and newly qualified therapists
  • Direct therapeutic work with trauma and attachment issues
  • Multi-agency working and complex system navigation

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for ethical child-centred practice
  • Interest in evidence-based practice and research
  • Creative approach to trauma and identity work
  • Commitment to anti-oppressive practice
  • Experience with unaccompanied asylum-seeking youth

Key Requirements

  • HCPC registration required
  • Recognised postgraduate qualification mandatory
  • Experience supervising trainees preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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