Job summary
Post Title
Enhanced IAPT Counsellor
Service/Ward/Department
Enhanced IAPT Service based within Stockport Healthy Minds
Borough
Stockport
Band & salary scale
Band 6
Hours of work
Full time permanent 37.5 hours per week
Main duties of the job
Stockport Enhanced IAPT (Step 3.5) Service provides a range of evidenced based interventions for people requiring a psychological intervention of a complex nature. The post is within an Enhanced IAPT service and is full time on a permanent basis.
Provision of Counselling based assessment, and treatment for people experiencing a moderate to severe common mental health problem. The post holder should hold an additional IAPT qualification, be accredited by the BACP or UKCP and have experience of working with clients with complex related presentations.
To provide Counselling to complex clients referred into the Enhanced IAPT service.
To undertake and manage a clinical caseload and to prioritise work within agreed service criteria
To act autonomously in the assessment and implementation of appropriate treatment
To support with service developments, as required, including the delivery of therapeutic groups and telephone treatment.
To liaise with other professionals as appropriate
To undertake clinical supervision to ensure safe therapeutic practice
To complete all documentation as required by the service
About us
Stockport Healthy Minds is an IAPT service working with people referred aged 16+ and we offer stepped care IAPT therapy from step 2 to step 3.5
Job description
Job responsibilities
AN adequate Counselling qualification and an IAPT qualification such as Counselling for depression, DIT, IPT or Couples Therapy for Depression. Post qualification experience of delivering therapy for people with complex mental health problems.
Have accreditation with the BACP or UKCP.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments to regulated and controlled activities will require an enhanced CRB disclosure.
Informal Contact Name: Katherine Bridge/Donna Stanton
Job Title: Clinical Lead/Team Manager
Contact Number: 0161 716 5640
Job description
Job responsibilities
AN adequate Counselling qualification and an IAPT qualification such as Counselling for depression, DIT, IPT or Couples Therapy for Depression. Post qualification experience of delivering therapy for people with complex mental health problems.
Have accreditation with the BACP or UKCP.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments to regulated and controlled activities will require an enhanced CRB disclosure.
Informal Contact Name: Katherine Bridge/Donna Stanton
Job Title: Clinical Lead/Team Manager
Contact Number: 0161 716 5640
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Education /Qualifications oDiploma / Advanced Dip. in Counselling ? Specialist IAPT training Counselling for depression ? Completion of training experience in an NHS placement ? Qualifications and experience to postgraduate diploma level Accreditation with the BACP or UKCP
- Experience Substantial counselling experience or equivalent ? Receipt of regular supervision as per CPC / BACP guidelines ? Evidence of ensuring quality in own work
- Knowledge : Evidence of professional skills development ? Awareness of NICE guidance in the treatment of common mental health problems ? Understanding of the stepped care model ? Knowledge of evidencebased treatments and management of common mental health problems in a primary care / IAPT setting ? An understanding of equality and valuing diversity
- Skills/Abilities: Ability to effectively communicate with people on complex matters. ? Assessment of suitability of clients for evidenced based treatments for common mental health problems ? Risk Assessment and management skills ? Ability to identify Safeguarding issues of children and adults ? Good organisational skills ? Maintain written and electronic records to high standards ? Experience of using a computer literacy including the ability to use Microsoft office products
- Work related: Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs ? Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies ? Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Desirable
- Education/Qualifications : Degree Counselling / Psychology ? Diploma in Supervision ? Training in other therapeutic models ? Training in other IAPT models e.g. IPT, DIT, Couples Counsellin
- Experience: Qualified employment in the NHS Counsellor ? Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge : Awareness of NHS protocols ? Experience of using other counselling / psychotherapy models ? Demonstrated Ongoing CPD ? Experience / training mentoring student Counsellor
- Skills/Abilities: Mental Health Assessment ? Up to date knowledge of Counselling ? Organisation, research and development of counselling services ? Evidence of contribution to service development and improvement in previous role
- Work related: Contribute towards / provide training for staff & other agencies
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Education /Qualifications oDiploma / Advanced Dip. in Counselling ? Specialist IAPT training Counselling for depression ? Completion of training experience in an NHS placement ? Qualifications and experience to postgraduate diploma level Accreditation with the BACP or UKCP
- Experience Substantial counselling experience or equivalent ? Receipt of regular supervision as per CPC / BACP guidelines ? Evidence of ensuring quality in own work
- Knowledge : Evidence of professional skills development ? Awareness of NICE guidance in the treatment of common mental health problems ? Understanding of the stepped care model ? Knowledge of evidencebased treatments and management of common mental health problems in a primary care / IAPT setting ? An understanding of equality and valuing diversity
- Skills/Abilities: Ability to effectively communicate with people on complex matters. ? Assessment of suitability of clients for evidenced based treatments for common mental health problems ? Risk Assessment and management skills ? Ability to identify Safeguarding issues of children and adults ? Good organisational skills ? Maintain written and electronic records to high standards ? Experience of using a computer literacy including the ability to use Microsoft office products
- Work related: Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs ? Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies ? Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Desirable
- Education/Qualifications : Degree Counselling / Psychology ? Diploma in Supervision ? Training in other therapeutic models ? Training in other IAPT models e.g. IPT, DIT, Couples Counsellin
- Experience: Qualified employment in the NHS Counsellor ? Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge : Awareness of NHS protocols ? Experience of using other counselling / psychotherapy models ? Demonstrated Ongoing CPD ? Experience / training mentoring student Counsellor
- Skills/Abilities: Mental Health Assessment ? Up to date knowledge of Counselling ? Organisation, research and development of counselling services ? Evidence of contribution to service development and improvement in previous role
- Work related: Contribute towards / provide training for staff & other agencies
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
