Art Therapist CAMHS/Adult

Priory Group; Wadhurst; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wadhurst is seeking a qualified Arts Therapist for a part-time role, focusing on the recovery of patients with mental health challenges. The position involves delivering high-quality arts therapy, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and maintaining accurate clinical records. Candidates should be HCPC-registered and possess strong communication skills and resilience. This role offers flexible benefits, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and adults with complex mental health needs.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate practice.
• Experience within a multidisciplinary team and managing clinical risk.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based arts therapy interventions to CAMHS and adult service users.
• Facilitate individual and group arts therapy sessions, adapting as needed.
• Contribute to comprehensive assessments and care planning.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Excellent communication skills

Education

HCPC-registered Arts Therapist (Art, Music, Drama, or Dance Movement)

Job description

Art Therapist CAMHS/Adult

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Priory Hospital Ticehurst

Compensation: £23,484 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Ticehurst is looking to recruit an Arts Therapist to join the team. This is a part-time/ 22.5 Hour role.

Priory Hospital Ticehurst House's Highlands Unit is a welcoming, nine-bed facility, offering person-centred care, treatment and support for adults facing mental health challenges.

Highlands is situated in a character building, within our extensive main grounds, in the beautiful East Sussex countryside. We can support people with a range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based arts therapy interventions to CAMHS and adult service users with complex mental health needs within an inpatient setting.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, formulation, and care planning, contributing to individualised, recovery-focused treatment pathways.
• Facilitate individual and group arts therapy sessions, adapting interventions to meet developmental, emotional, and clinical needs.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to ward rounds, reviews, and risk management processes.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold professional, ethical, and Priory governance standards, including safeguarding and confidentiality.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The successful candidate will be a qualified and HCPC-registered Arts Therapist (Art, Music, Drama or Dance Movement), with experience working with children and/or adults presenting with complex mental health needs. You will have a strong understanding of trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate practice, experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, and confidence in managing clinical risk within an inpatient setting. Excellent communication skills, accurate clinical documentation, and a commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care are essential.

For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail]

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.