Art Therapist (Gr2) - Residential Eating DisordersPay CompetitiveLocation Melbourne/VictoriaEmployment type Part-TimeJob DescriptionReq#: HXQ3F 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 (0.4 EFT / 32 Hours) – Ongoing Appointment * Salary Package: $27k - $31k + Superannuation * Based in Armadale * Frequent Professional Supervision & Development Opportunities Why Join Us? Be part of a brand-new, innovative statewide mental health service that is changing the way care is delivered. Work in a small, supportive team where you have the autonomy to shape your role, with direct support from your manager. Regular professional development, including education and training in eating disorder care and Open Dialogue practice. Access to fantastic staff benefits, including Fitness Passport (discounted gym memberships), salary packaging, novated leasing, and more. About Us AMAH Statewide Services include: * WREN – Women’s Recovery Network (Ramsay Albert Road Clinic) * Ngamai Wilam – Residential Eating Disorder Treatment Centre (Armadale) These newly developed services use the Open Dialogue approach, emphasising collaborative, person-centred care that empowers individuals and their support networks. WREN and Ngamai Wilam are leading the way in trauma-informed, recovery-focused mental health care, offering a unique opportunity for clinicians to be part of something truly transformative. About the Role This position is sessional and provides an opportunity to develop specialist skills in art therapy within an eating disorder and mental health setting. As our Art Therapist, you will: * Play a vital role in supporting individuals on their recovery journey within a residential eating disorder program. * Facilitate individual and group art therapy sessions that align with recovery-oriented principles and participants' therapeutic goals * Utilise creative interventions to explore themes of identity, self-esteem, body image, and emotional processing in a safe and supportive environment * Work autonomously within a small, supportive team, with direct access to leadership and clinical expertise. * Collaborate closely with nurses, peer workers, dietitians, and lived experience practitioners in a truly multidisciplinary environment. * Contribute to service development and innovation, ensuring best-practice care for participants. About You * Tertiary qualifications in Art Therapy or equivalent (e.g., master’s in art therapy) and eligibility for professional membership with the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA). * Experience providing art therapy within mental health services, preferably in eating disorder treatment, trauma recovery, or inpatient/residential settings * A passion for working with individuals experiencing eating disorders and a commitment to recovery-oriented practice. * Experience (or strong interest) in eating disorders across hospital, community, or specialised programs (desirable). * Postgraduate qualifications or working towards (desirable). * Minimum of two years’ post-graduate clinical experience in a mental health or related setting. * A strong understanding of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act (2022) and relevant legislation. * Current Victorian Driver License, Working with Children Check, and Background Check. Take the Next Step in Your Career If you’re excited about being part of a service from the ground up, click APPLY to submit your resume and cover letter. NOTE: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. For more information, contact Emily Stowell (Operations Manager, State-wide & Specialist Services) via email: e.stowell@alfred.org.au Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Thursday 19th June 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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