Position includes training for NHS Counselling for Depression.
As an experienced qualified counsellor, holding BACP/ UKCP accreditation (or eligibility to apply) you will play a crucial role in offering one-to-one, evidenced-based NHS Step 3 Talking Therapies to adult clients experiencing common mental health issues. A great opportunity to build your practitioner skills while obtaining NHS recognised PCE-CfD, Counselling for Depression qualification within The Awareness Centre’s NHS team; and as part of our progressive and expanding organisation.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Confident in delivering a high quality service, working in compliance with NHS NICE Guidelines and BACP / UKCP good practice management.
- Comfortable and organised to manage a case load of 15 clients weekly, including reporting all clinical records.
- Experienced and qualified to offer counselling via multiple channels including telephone, video and face to face; both daytime and/or evening (hours to be agreed across the week).
- Ability to undertake an initial assessment; supported by an evidence-based approach with effective clinical decision-making for positive clinical outcomes.
- Ability to work solution-focused against targeted completed treatments and a reliable recovery of 50%.
- Willingness to attend recognised CfD training in London gaining qualification within one year. All training and client work with be fully supported by appropriate supervision provision.
- Ability to assess and report any risk and/or safeguarding issues in accordance with risk protocols.
- Responsible for diary management, onward referrals and discharge planning processes.
- Responsible for attending a minimum of twice monthly supervision and monthly line management.
QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:
Essential
- A qualified, accredited or working towards accreditation counsellor, counselling psychologist and/or psychotherapists (UKCP, BACP), with ability to work with some complex or at risk clients.
- Ability to work under pressure with good time management
- Excellent organisation skills, prioritisation skills, ability to multitask and provide attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills.
- Professionalism and a collaborative approach to working.
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues from other disciplines.
- High proficiency in Excel, Word, email and knowledge of using platforms, including CRM and Microsoft 365 essential.
Desirable
- Experience of working within an NHS mental health service.
- Experience of using IAPTus, the NHS clinical reporting platform.
RELATIONSHIPS:
- Head of Counselling
- All NHS Clinical team members
- NHS Admin team liaison
- TAC Clinical supervisors
- CfD Training facilitators and supervisors
- HR
