Arts Psychotherapist – Forensic OPD for Women Offenders

Cnwlnhshealthcharity; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity in the United Kingdom is seeking an Art Psychotherapist to work with women with complex needs in a prison setting. The successful candidate will deliver Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and support women through treatment plans while providing clinical supervision. This role includes flexible working options and the opportunity to engage in professional development activities. Applicants must have a relevant master's degree and HCPC registration, as well as experience working in challenging behavior settings.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous relocation package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience of autonomous working with a relevant client group.
• Substantial experience of personal psychotherapy.
• Knowledge of current forensic arts psychotherapies research.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Modified Forensic Dialectical Behavioural Therapy to women in the OPD pathway.
• Develop and facilitate individual sessions and therapeutic groups.
• Manage risk and maintain a safe environment during therapy.

Skills

Experience working with personality disorder

Individual and group treatment expertise

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy knowledge

Ability to work in multi-agency settings

High standard of art making

Education

MA/MSc or equivalent in art psychotherapy

Registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Tools

SystmOne

P-NOMIS

Job description

A leading healthcare charity in the United Kingdom is seeking an Art Psychotherapist to work with women with complex needs in a prison setting. The successful candidate will deliver Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and support women through treatment plans while providing clinical supervision. This role includes flexible working options and the opportunity to engage in professional development activities. Applicants must have a relevant master's degree and HCPC registration, as well as experience working in challenging behavior settings.