About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an Art Therapist to join our respected and thriving team of mental health professionals!

As an Art Therapist, you will be responsible for facilitating and supervising art and craft groups for in-patients and out-patients experiencing a wide range of mental health issues like Depression, Anxiety, Borderline Personality, Bipolar and Schizoaffective Disorder. The role will primarily be at the acute in-patient facility, Ramsay Clinic Adelaide however you may also be called upon to work in the out-patient facility, Ramsay Day Clinic Kahlyn.

This role will entail, but is not limited to:

• Facilitating, supervising, and encouraging patients in creative art and craft group sessions across a 7-day roster with some weekend hours.
• Ensuring all patients are assisted in their attempts at expression through the creative process in the art and craft space of either facility.
• Creating a non-judgemental space where patients feel comfortable to explore and express themselves through various art and craft mediums.
• Developing psychotherapeutic relationships with all patients whilst maintaining good boundaries and facilitating safe interactions amongst group members.
• Providing support to the Programming and Nursing staff and Management team to ensure the achievement of department and Hospital objectives in line with strategic Hospital plans.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong empathetic nature with clinical knowledge and experience of mental health conditions in a hospital setting. Also, desirably, the ability to consider broader implications of decisions and a strong commitment to teamwork and quality patient-focused care.

Essential criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in either Art Therapy / Counselling & Psychotherapy /Mental Health Nursing
• Relevant registration with ANZACATA / PACFA / AHPRA or the appropriate Board.
• One - two years’ experience working in a Mental Health setting.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating process-oriented groups and psychoeducational groups.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Willingness to accept and promote Ramsay’s core values.

About Us

Ramsay Clinic Adelaide is an 83-bed acute in-patient facility in Gilberton. Our clinic is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

What’s in it for you?

• Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.  
• Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. 
• Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.  
• Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

For enquiries, please contact Jillian Semba In-Charge Ramsay Day Clinic / Lead Group Program Coordinator via email at SembaJ@ramsayhealth.com.au

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com