Art Psychotherapist - Singapore - Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities

    Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities
    Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities Singapore

    1 month ago

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    Full time $50,000 - $80,000 per year Healthcare
    Description

    As an Art Therapist, you will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team in the rehabilitation and habilitation of residents and clients with intellectual disabilities and co-morbidities. You seek to establish a connection with residents/clients in the pursuit of therapeutic goals based on the resident/client's behavioural profile. The aim is to help residents express emotion and express thoughts using arts as a medium. You work with residents and clients either in groups or on a one-to-one basis.

    • Assess the resident/client's needs and strengths
    • Assessing the behaviours of the resident/client
    • Plan, conduct, review and assess therapy sessions to monitor effectiveness and to aid the planning of subsequent sessions
    • Provide quality and professional art therapy services through individual and group art therapy sessions
    • Set relevant and appropriate goals for clients (where applicable)
    • Work independently with good interpersonal and communication skills
    • Encourage residents/clients to take part in the session
    • Encourage residents/clients to use a range of accessible art materials and their own creativity to express themselves
    • Help residents/clients to explore the world of art through different art mediums
    • Support residents/clients' creative development and facilitate positive changes in their behaviour and well-being
    • Help residents/clients to develop an increased self-awareness
    • Write and maintain case notes and reports
    • Maintain art therapy space and materials

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor/Master of Arts from an accredited institution

    Other Information

    • Registration with relevant professional body or the Art Therapy Association
    • Able to work well with other professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team
    • Good interpersonal and communication skills
    • Teamwork and passion to serve the intellectual disabilities