Art Therapist

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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