Art Therapist
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 February 2026 |
| Location: | Yeovil, BA20 2BN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9184-26-0141 |
Summary
Specialist Clinical Practice Deliver a highly specialised Art Therapy service, providing assessment, formulation, and treatment for individuals with complex mental health presentations, including trauma, personality disorder, complex PTSD, OCD, or psychosis. Use advanced therapeutic skills to work effectively with emotional distress, hostility, ambivalence, and challenging interpersonal dynamics. Tailor Art Therapy interventions to meet the cultural, developmental, and linguistic needs of diverse service users, including the use of interpreters where required. Consultancy, Advice, and Training Provide specialist case consultancy to CMHS staff managing complex clients. Share Art Therapy formulations and recommendations in accessible and meaningful language. Contribute to the design and delivery of training within the CMHS and wider service when required. Communication & Collaborative Working Communicate highly sensitive, complex information to service users and families using advanced interpersonal skills. Work in partnership with Service Users, Voluntary Sector partners, and Community Enterprise to support collaborative and integrated mental health care. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions, and clinical decisionmaking. Risk Assessment & Management Undertake detailed risk assessments and create appropriate risk management plans, including for service users experiencing high levels of selfharm risk or behavioural dysregulation. Contribute to safe, traumainformed, and recoveryfocused care planning. Professional Duties Maintain accurate, timely clinical records, reports, and data in line with service and Trust procedures. Engage in regular clinical and line management supervision. Keep uptodate with service developments, legislation, and research relevant to Art Therapy and mental health practice. Model high professional standards and uphold HCPC/BAAT codes of conduct. Service Development & Governance Participate in audit, evaluation, and service improvement projects within CMHS. Support the implementation of evidencebased interventions and quality standards across the service. Leadership & Supervision Provide clinical supervision to Art Therapy trainees or colleagues when required. Support the clinical development of the local team through sharing best practice, reflective work, and collaborative learning. Operational Requirements Manage your own diary, caseload, and clinical priorities effectively. Support waiting list management and the coordination of referrals when needed. Travel across Somerset to attend clinical meetings, appointments, or training (full driving licence and access to transport essential).