Provides diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders using psychotherapeutic methods such as behavioural therapy, biofeedback, relaxation therapy and other techniques.
272314 心理治疗师职位别名 - FLYabroad
272314 艺术心理医生或治疗师 Art Psychotherapist or Therapist (S)
移民澳洲时， 272314 心理治疗师 Psychotherapist 属于 VETASSESS Group A 类职业，需要本科或更高级学位，专业与提名职业高度相关且近五年内最少有一年毕业后相关工作经验，不认可学位前工作经验。职业评估不需要雅思，评估函永久有效。具体评估要求：
有可能通过评估的的研究领域有：心理治疗和心理学。缺乏实践经验的心理学资质有可能无法通过评估。
Fields of study which are considered for a positive assessment include Psychotherapy and Psychology. Programs which lack practical training in Psychotherapy are unlikely to be assessed positively.
Art therapists work with a client or a group of clients to help them address
emotional and psychological issues through creative activities such as
drawing, painting, sculpting and collage.
Art therapists work in any area where people require assistance with achieving
a better quality of mental health. This includes psychiatric wards, prisons,
rehabilitation centres, and drug and alcohol units.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Art Therapist earn an average of $1386 per week. The
[average annual salary for this job is $72072 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
interested in people and human behaviour
good problem-solving skills
an inquisitive mind
able to maintain confidentiality
patient and perceptive
good oral and written communication skills.
This job also involves:
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Art
School subjects that include some aspect of ART provide a useful background to
these jobs. In some cases an art-related subject is a pre-requisite for entry
to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of an Art Therapist
Art therapists may perform the following tasks:
conduct therapeutic interviews and provide psychotherapy and counselling
provide assessments to identify the source of problems and determine appropriate treatment
provide follow-up services to groups and individuals for support and evaluation purposes
build relationships with clients to support them in understanding their emotions and behaviours
assess individuals and groups in order to identify their abilities and needs
develop activities that may use painting, sculpting, printing and/or drawing to address a patient’s needs and concerns in a safe, nurturing environment
maintain appropriate records of patient progress
provide consultation and information about patient progress
assess, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of artistic and therapeutic interactions.
