Art Therapist/Counsellor

The Birmingham Centre for Arts Therapies (BCAT) is entering a very exciting time as we embrace a national presence and become Arts Therapies UK, the biggest arts therapies organisation in the country. To complement this growth, we are looking to increase our 50+ Freelance Arts Therapists to help support the outstanding services of the charity in its future successes.

You will join an established organisation as it embarks on this ambitious phase of growth to deliver Arts Therapies to as many individuals as possible in our established areas of Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Sandwell and Dudley, Solihull, Warwickshire, Hereford and Worcestershire. Even if you are looking to increase your workload by a few hours, or a few days – we would be interested to hear from you. The demand for arts therapies is very high!

This role would suit experienced and newly qualified therapists who are looking to develop their skills working with a variety of client groups, in schools with young people with a wide range of needs and all ages, including refugee resettlement, English as additional language (EAL), trauma, SEN and mainstream, Dementia and all mental health needs. 

If you are looking at increasing your workload and wish to join BCAT on a freelance basis, this job is perfect for you! Interviews will be held online. Working as a BCAT therapist offers:

·        Wide range of client groups

·        Competitive hourly rates

·        Flexibility

·        Opportunities to attend and present seminars

·        Optional involvement in fund-raising events

·        Exemplary multidisciplinary team working

·        CPD support

·        Departmental meetings

·        Excellent relationships

·        A chance to develop your career and work with a variety of client groups

To be part of BCAT we need you to be:

·        HCPC Registered (essential for art, music and dramatherapists)

·        PTUK/BAPT membership

·        UKCP membership – or evidence of working towards this for DMP

·        Masters qualification (essential)

·        Experience of working with a working in schools

·        Experience in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

·        Dynamic, creative and flexible in their approach

·        Driving license preferable