Art Therapist

Are you a friendly and enthusiastic individual seeking a rewarding career? The Melbourne Clinic is looking to employ an Art Therapist to join our Day Program. You will work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment that strives to deliver outstanding healthcare to our patients.

The Melbourne Clinic, situated in Richmond, Victoria, is Australia’s largest private mental health service, providing a variety of recovery focussed inpatient and outpatient programs tailored to meet the needs of people with a range of mental health conditions. The Melbourne Clinic offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient programs including:

• The Living Well Program - general inpatients
• The Professorial Mood Disorders Unit (associated with The University of Melbourne)
• Older Persons’ Psychiatry
• Eating Disorders Unit
• Drug and Alcohol Detoxification and Rehabilitation
• The Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit
• A Community Outreach Program
• A wide range of Day Programs

The Melbourne Clinic is an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming all patients, staff, and visitors regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, neurodiversity, gender identity, or sexuality. We are committed to providing our staff with a structured induction and orientation, and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. We value individuality and embrace people with differing experiences, knowledge and skills with the intention of building a thriving, professional working environment that is both nurturing and safe.

Since 2017, The Melbourne Clinic has proudly maintained Rainbow Tick Accreditation, a world first quality framework to help health and human services organisations become safe and inclusive for the LGBTIQ community.

As an Art Therapist your responsibilities will include:

• Creating an inclusive, supportive and learning group environment for patients to explore their interest and abilities in creative activities, facilitating such groups within various programs.
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team/s in the care planning and management of participants in various programs.
• Attending relevant multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Participating in the development of programs as necessary.
• Participating in the development and evaluation of policies as appropriate.
• Contributing to quality improvement and research projects.

Selection Criteria:

• Recognised Allied Health Qualifications or relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge and relevant experience working with both DBT and ACT modalities.
• Demonstrated experience in working with different members of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong focus on patient care and customer service.
• Strong computer skills and experience in quality improvement.

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

We offer flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network, discounted health insurance (non-casuals only), and continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth.

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.