Location
Sutton

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£53,751 per annum

About the Role
The Art Psychotherapy post offers a comprehensive, highly specialist therapeutic service to people detained in prison. This includes psychological assessment and therapy, as well as providing advice and consultation on patients' psychological care to other members of the core healthcare team, prison staff, and partner agencies. The post holder will work flexibly and autonomously within professional guidelines, taking responsibility for the systematic governance of Art Psychotherapy practice within the service and team. They will contribute specialist knowledge from Art Psychotherapy assessment and treatment to the overall care plan for each service user through clinical meetings and documented summaries, considering complexity of presentation, client needs, risk factors, and service priorities. This role involves close liaison with prison-based and community services. Additionally, the post holder will contribute to the development of the Arts Psychotherapists team within Health and Justice services.

Experience
Experience in providing specialist therapeutic services, preferably within forensic or prison settings, is highly desirable. Ability to work autonomously and flexibly within professional guidelines is essential.

About you
- Committed to delivering high-quality psychological care in a secure environment.
- Able to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, prison staff, and partner agencies.
- Skilled in managing complex client presentations and risk factors.
- Proactive in contributing to service development and governance.

Qualifications
Qualified Art Psychotherapist registered with the appropriate professional body. Relevant experience in forensic or secure settings is advantageous.