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Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
* Art Therapist Grade 2
* Alfred location
* Frequent professional development opportunities
Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
* Part-Time (4 days per week)
* Art Therapist Grade 2
* Alfred location
* Frequent professional development opportunities
What's In It For You
* Regular professional supervision
* Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
* An opportunity to be involved in changing perceptions and reducing stigma surrounding mental health issues
About Us
The Alfred's Department of Mental and Addiction Health delivers a range of psychiatric services: The service comprises an inpatient unit (IPU), including a State-wide psychiatric intensive care service (APICSS), and a consultation-liaison service at the Alfred Hospital; a sub-acute Prevention & Recovery Care Unit (PARC) in South Yarra; and continuing care, rehabilitation, crisis assessment, homeless, and mobile support & treatment services in locations in Prahran (The Alfred), South Yarra (Waiora Clinic) and St. Kilda (St Kilda Road Clinic & Alma Road ARCC). Alfred Psychiatry is responsible for the operation of services which focus on people with a severe mental illness residing in the Inner South Eastern area of Melbourne.
About The Role
In this role, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and will be providing a client centred art therapy program that enhances the wellbeing and recovery of patients admitted to the acute in-patient units. Participation in the establishment of the therapeutic group program is a key role alongside the Snr Art Therapist and other members of the creative therapy team.
The Acute Service is one component of a comprehensive adult psychiatric service at The Alfred. Alfred Psychiatry has a multidisciplinary approach to care of individuals diagnosed with, or at risk of developing a serious mental illness. Music and Art therapists in Alfred Psychiatry are well supported professionally with access to professional development, supervision and performance management structures.
About You
* Relevant qualifications in Art Therapy, and eligible for registration with registering body
* Demonstrated skills in principles and practice of Art Therapy for people with serious mental illness, undertaking assessment, development and implementation of individual treatment and management plans in consultation with the multidisciplinary team
* Experience in development and implementation of group programs
* Australian working rights
* Be willing to undergo a Police Check
Other Benefits
* Portable long service leave from other public health services
* Great employment benefits as part of Alfred Health - Wellbeing initiatives, car parking (subject to availability), onsite gym, childcare services, access to salary packaging, novated leasing and discounted health insurance and banking
* Great work life balance & located close to public transport, shops and cafes
If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and a cover letter responding to each of the 'Key Capabilities'.
For more information regarding the position, please contact Kate Doswell, Allied Health Manager via email:
Applications Close at 11.00 pm on Thursday 15th of May 2025
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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