Art Therapist (Gr2) - Residential Eating Disorders
Art Therapist (Gr2) - Residential Eating Disorders
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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.
- 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 abrand-new innovative statewide mental health servicethat is changing the way care is delivered.
Work in asmall supportive teamwhere you have the autonomy to shape your role with direct support from your manager.
Regular professional development including education and training ineating disorder care and Open Dialogue practice.
Access to fantastic staff benefits includingFitness Passport (discounted gym memberships) salary packaging novated leasing and more.
About Us
AMAH Statewide Services include:
- WREN Womens Recovery Network (Ramsay Albert Road Clinic)
- Ngamai Wilam Residential Eating Disorder Treatment Centre (Armadale)
These newly developed servicesuse the Open Dialogue approach emphasisingcollaborative person-centred carethat empowers individuals and their support networks. WREN and Ngamai Wilam areleading 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 ourArt Therapist you will:
- Play a vital role in supporting individuals on their recovery journeywithin a residential eating disorder program.
- Facilitateindividual 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
- Workautonomously within a small supportive team with direct access to leadership and clinical expertise.
- Collaborate closely withnurses peer workers dietitians and lived experience practitionersin a trulymultidisciplinary environment.
- Contribute to service development and innovation ensuring best-practice care for participants.
About You
- Tertiary qualifications in Art Therapy or equivalent (e.g. masters in art therapy) andeligibility for professional membership with the Australian New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA).
- Experienceproviding art therapy within mental health services preferably in eating disorder treatment trauma recovery or inpatient/residential settings
- Apassion for working with individuals experiencing eating disordersand a commitment torecovery-oriented practice.
- Experience (or strong interest) in eating disordersacross 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 theVictorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act (2022)and relevant legislation.
- Current Victorian DriverLicense Working with Children Check and Background Check.
Take the Next Step in Your Career
If youre excited aboutbeing part of a service from the ground up clickAPPLYto submit your resume and cover letter.
NOTE:Applicationswithout a cover letterwill not be considered.
For more information contactEmily Stowell (Operations Manager State-wide & Specialist Services)via email:
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 departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Employment Type
Part-Time
