Job overview

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Lead Art-Psychotherapist to work in our acute psychology service in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. 

The Art Psychotherapist will work with staff, patients and their families/ careers to provide a range of clinical duties including assessments, interventions, evaluations, consultation, supervision, teaching and training within our service.

Main duties of the job

The Lead Art Psychotherapist will:

·    Work as a high-level clinician, providing Specialist Arts Psychotherapy assessments and treatment to adults with a range of psychological and emotional disorders in mental health inpatient unscheduled care services.

·    Provide expertise in all aspects of Arts Psychotherapy to patients, carers and significant others.

·    Contribute to the provision of the Psychological Therapy Services within adult mental health inpatient unscheduled care services.

·    Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, carrying a caseload of patients.

·    Receive regular supervision in line with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) policies and be responsible for management of own caseload and ensuring high standards of care are maintained in line with CTMUHB policies and professional codes of practice.

·    Provide supervision and consultancy to other mental health professionals and be involved in the development of Psychological Therapy provision within the locality as appropriate.

·    Provide supervision for Art Psychotherapy trainees on placement from the University of South Wales and maintain placement relationships with the university.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

•              We listen, learn, and improve
•              We treat everyone with respect
•              We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.