Art therapist/Psychotherapist

at  Creative Therapy Options

Here at Creative Therapy Options, we provide a creative, dynamic environment whilst striving to improve the lives of children and their families. Our picturesque Centre of Excellence has a brand-new state-of-the-art sensory integration gym, a fully equipped art psychotherapy studio, a training centre, trauma-informed family therapy rooms and a designated centre for specialist assessments. We are classed as specialist providers for neurodevelopmental, sensory integration, mental health and trauma & attachment services in our local community. We have a highly specialist MDT with amazing resources, on a stunning 100-acre farmland setting, which makes it such a therapeutic place to work. This job role will require operating between Milton Keynes and St Albans sites.
We are recruiting for a fully qualified integrative Psychotherapist/Art Psychotherapist on a full-time basis with post-qualifying experience working in mental health. UKCP/HCPC accreditation is mandatory for this role to join a team that is passionately committed to empowering children, young people, and families to build resilience through the healing of adverse childhood experiences and trauma. Creative Therapy Options provides a range of therapeutic and community services across the Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire counties for service users who are impacted by mental health challenges and trauma-attachment. We have a range of highly qualified therapists offering strong management support and peer support. For more information about Creative Therapy Options please visit our website, www.creativetherapyoptions.co.uk
General Details
Job Title: Art Therapist/Psychotherapist
Location of the Job: Face-to-face locations include
Creative Therapy Options, Whitsundoles Farm, Salford, Milton Keynes, MK178BU / requirement to provide therapy in Hertfordshire clinic location and in the community
Contractual Terms: Full time/part time
Contract duration: Permanent
Main Activities

The role includes but is not limited to:

• Specialist assessment - undertaking psychoanalytical assessment task/write up and member of multidisciplinary team
• To work individually/dyadically with children/adults using a variety of methodologies dependent upon qualifications and experience.
• To keep up to date clinical records, complete all required outcomes testing programmes and submit these to Creative Therapy Options clinical administration in the required timescales.

REQUIREMENTS & CONDITIONS

· An accredited child art therapist/psychotherapist
- Experience working with young people
· A minimum of two years’ post qualification experience.
· You will be subject to an enhanced check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
To Apply
Please submit your CV
Please contact for site visits or for more information

Benefits:

• Free On-site parking
• Beautiful location
• State of the art centre of clinical excellence
• Supportive team

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• HCPC /UKCP registration (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 002022140

• Specialist assessment - undertaking psychoanalytical assessment task/write up and member of multidisciplinary team
• To work individually/dyadically with children/adults using a variety of methodologies dependent upon qualifications and experience.
• To keep up to date clinical records, complete all required outcomes testing programmes and submit these to Creative Therapy Options clinical administration in the required timescales