As an Art Therapist, you will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team in the rehabilitation and habilitation of residents and clients with intellectual disabilities and co-morbidities. You seek to establish a connection with residents/clients in the pursuit of therapeutic goals based on the resident/client’s behavioural profile. The aim is to help residents express emotion and express thoughts using arts as a medium. You work with residents and clients either in groups or on a one-to-one basis.
- Assess the resident/client’s needs and strengths
- Assessing the behaviours of the resident/client
- Plan, conduct, review and assess therapy sessions to monitor effectiveness and to aid the planning of subsequent sessions
- Provide quality and professional art therapy services through individual and group art therapy sessions
- Set relevant and appropriate goals for clients (where applicable)
- Work independently with good interpersonal and communication skills
- Encourage residents/clients to take part in the session
- Encourage residents/clients to use a range of accessible art materials and their own creativity to express themselves
- Help residents/clients to explore the world of art through different art mediums
- Support residents/clients’ creative development and facilitate positive changes in their behaviour and well-being
- Help residents/clients to develop an increased self-awareness
- Write and maintain case notes and reports
- Maintain art therapy space and materials
Qualifications
- Bachelor/Master of Arts from an accredited institution
Other Information
- Registration with relevant professional body or the Art Therapy Association
- Able to work well with other professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Teamwork and passion to serve the intellectual disabilities
