Job Description

Job Title:

Arts Therapist/ Art Psychotherapist, Drama Therapist or Creative Therapist.

Self-Employed Contractor

Company:

ORANGE ZEBRA

Location:

Stanstead Abbotts Ware and Harlow Essex

Job Type:

Self-Employed Contractor

About Us:

We offer Art Therapy and Creative Therapies to Children, Teenagers and their families.

We are creating a community where arts therapists can work in purpose built arts therapy rooms. We provide a professional environment that celebrates creativity, we believe this promotes high quality work. We want therapists to feel cared for, just as we would want our clients to be cared for and thought about.

The arts therapy rooms give you a base where you can feel rooted for the day. Parents bring their children along to the clinic for their sessions

:

We are seeking an Art Therapist or Drama Therapist that can offer therapy sessions on a Saturday between 8am-5pm or weekdays between 3pm-7pm.

We are looking for a qualified Art Therapist/ Art Psychotherapist or Drama Therapists to join our network of self-employed Therapists in Hertfordshire.

All Therapist will work with clients in the art therapy rooms provided by ORANGE ZEBRA which are equipped with a sink, art table, art materials, sand tray, toys, and a comfortable seating area.

There is an on site Cafe where parents can comfortably wait whilst the therapy sessions are in progress. For those therapists wanting some luxury between clients, you may also indulge in coffee breaks in the Cafe, or you may want to make your own tea with the facilities already provided in the therapy rooms.

You can park your car on site with the option for walks down the river right next to the building in your breaks (Stanstead Room).

Responsibilities:

Conduct individual arts therapy sessions in ORANGE ZEBRA therapy rooms with children and young people between 5-25 years. Provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to express themselves creatively. Document client progress and maintain accurate records in line with data protection laws Comply with Orange Zebra Policies for contracted therapists Collaborate with Parents, other healthcare professionals, such as psychologists and social workers, as needed. Conduct Assessments with parents ( training provide) Stay updated on best practices and participate in continuing education opportunities. Complete therapy progress reports when requested (paid at hourly rate) Complete review meetings with parents when requested ( paid at hourly rate) Maintaining the room, clearing away sessional material and caring for the space when using it Storing client date confidentially ( art therapist must provide their own folders)

Requirements:

Master's degree in Art Therapy or related field. (ie HCPC ) Public liability insurance DBS fully Enhanced Safeguarding children level 1, 2 and 3 is desirable but can be completed as part of the onboarding process Previous experience working as an Art Therapist Professional and ethical working in adherence with HCPC codes of practice Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Strong understanding of ethics and confidentiality in therapy. Proficiency in various art mediums and techniques.

Benefits:

Orange Zebra

provides:

Referrals ( you don't need to worry about sourcing work, we do all of that) Fully furnished purpose-built Arts Therapy Rooms ( You don't need to pay 10-15 per hour to use our therapy rooms it's free for all contracted therapists) Art materials ( you don't need to bring anything; we provide a list of art materials) Therapy resources ( you don't need to lug everything around in your car, we provide a sand tray, blankets and therapy resources) Arts Therapy community of therapists ( You don't need to feel alone, you can connect with therapists and feel part of a community/team) Policies ( we have policies set up already) Free listing on our website ( you don't need to spend hours setting up a websites or listing yourself on directories we can do that for you) Setting yourself up as a freelance therapist ( you don't need to spend hours figuring out everything you need in order to work as a contractor, we tell you everything you will need to work safely) Email domain ( we provide all our team with an email address) Administration ( You won't need to spend hours chasing payments, we do all of that work for you and you will be paid on time each month) Space to store Clients A3 Art Folder ( you don't need to lug all those precious folders around with you, we can look after them safely in the lockable cupboard provided) Case Management ( we will meet with you every 4-6 weeks to check how things are going) On site Cafe ( you can indulge in fresh coffee or food whenever you feel like it) On site Parking ( you don't need to park ages away from the building and carry all of your art supplies to the room, it's all there already waiting for you) Sink ( no more washing up in toilets or staff rooms, we provide a sink in all of our rooms) Tea and coffee ( No more bringing everything with you, help yourself to tea and coffee between clients)

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV to amber@orange-zebra.co.uk

For more information check out our website:

www.orange-zebra.co.uk

Deadline for Applications:

28th June 2025

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: 45.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 3 per week

Benefits:

Canteen On-site parking
Experience:

Psychotherapy: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/06/2025