ABOUT US

Upbeat Health and Wellbeing is a proud Aboriginal, neurodiverse and female-owned and operated mental health and well-being organisation, located in the northern suburbs of Naarm. At UpBeat, our mission is to work alongside our clients by supporting their goals for wellness and recovery achieved by creating positive, safe, healing relationships and experiences informed by UpBeat's multidisciplinary team.

We develop care plans for each individual that we work with, in collaboration with medical professionals, occupational therapists and mental health clinicians. These care plans guide our engagement and interactions with our clients ensuring their safety, clear goals and progress towards being healthier.

THE ROLE

We seek an Arts Therapist to join the practice to assist with a growing caseload by providing 1x1 art therapy and running group art programs in-studio at our hub in Northcote with the potential to travel to consumer's houses.

The role includes developing and facilitating person-centred Art Therapy programs at our hub or by travelling to participants, writing case notes and NDIS reports and attending care team meetings as required.

The applicant will facilitate sessions using a trauma-informed, person-centred, strengths-based and flexible approach when interacting with consumers.

OUR VALUES

UpBeat expects all staff to endorse and apply these values in all aspects of their work:

• Courage: To be the best we can be and to never give up
• Integrity: A personal and organisational commitment to honesty
• Respect: Acknowledge the importance of each person’s heritage, traditions, identity, needs and aspirations
• Accountability: Be responsible for our own actions
• Working Together: Work with our clients, our colleagues, and each other, to share knowledge, ideas, resources and
  skills.

Mandatory REQUIREMENTS

• Masters Degree in Art Therapy (Required)
• Working autonomously to provide appropriate and effective art therapy
• At least one year of experience in a similar position
• Having the ability to be flexible and adaptable in work style
• Have the ability to work with complex clients
• Demonstrate an ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful work environment
• Sound knowledge and awareness of mental illness (ideally psychosocial disability) and related comorbidities and the associated impact on individuals, carers and the community
• Demonstrate cultural competency and trauma-informed practice
• Victorian Police Check,
• Working with Children Check
• CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Drivers License and own vehicle to transport clients
• All relevant COVID vaccinations
• Approaching work with a humanistic, person-centred and holistic lens

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in partnership with NDIS participants to achieve their goals

• A passion for assisting individuals to improve their quality of life and to reach their potential
• Strong management and communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and think outside of the box
• Experience in crisis, incidence response and mental health intervention
• Experience is working in a neurodiverse environment