Job summary
This is an opportunity to join an established IAPT service (Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies) providing a range of NICE compliant psychological therapies, including Step 3 High Intensity Psychological Interventions.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic band 6 or 7 Counsellor or Psychologist (depending on qualifications and experience).
- The main focus would be offering therapeutic interventions to a range of clients with anxiety and depression related problems, including those who present with more complex issues.
- The post holder would also provide information and advice to other mental health practitioners about counselling referrals
In addition the senior (band 7) counselling role would include:
- Offering clinical supervision to counsellors and trainees,
- Contributing to and taking responsibility for local service systems and developments under the guidance of the local clinical lead,
- Offering support and guidance to other counsellors regarding clinical work and service issues
About us
Health in Mind has a reputation for clinical excellence, innovation and collaborative working. The multi-disciplinary team consists of CBT Therapists, Primary Care Counsellors/Psychologists, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, Primary Care Mental Health Practitioners and Employment Advisors.
Although this post will be based in the Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford locality, as a part of Health in Mind you must be willing and able to travel throughout East Sussex as required.
As an 8-8 service, there is an expectation to provide a minimum of 20% of agreed clinical appointments out of normal working hours.
This is a substantive post at 30 hours a week which can be flexible, but will need to fit around availability of clinical space as well as meeting and supervision time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Counsellor will be accredited with the BACP, HCPC or UKCP or an equivalent professional organisation. You will receive regular supervision as well as in service training and CPD days that ensure your continued learning and development. Experience of working in Primary Care and in IAPT service will be an advantage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Counsellor will be accredited with the BACP, HCPC or UKCP or an equivalent professional organisation. You will receive regular supervision as well as in service training and CPD days that ensure your continued learning and development. Experience of working in Primary Care and in IAPT service will be an advantage.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised/accredited postgraduate level training in a psychological therapy as specified in one of the Appendices
- Professionally Accreditated/Registered as specified in the same Appendix
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Post-qualification/accreditation experience in the delivery of specialist psychological therapy (assessment, formulation and treatment) across a range of presenting problems
- Demonstrable competence in the delivery of a psychological therapy and a track record of delivering positive outcomes in this therapy
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapy (as supported by IAPT services: Client centered, Psychodynamic, Integrative (including previous two models), EMDR, IPT etc)
- Demonstratable use of supervision
- Experience of the application of psychological therapy in different cultural contexts and experience of working within a multicultural framework
- Experience of representing psychological therapy within the context of multi-disciplinary care/NHS settings
- oExperience of working with the particular client group served by the team/service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised/accredited postgraduate level training in a psychological therapy as specified in one of the Appendices
- Professionally Accreditated/Registered as specified in the same Appendix
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Post-qualification/accreditation experience in the delivery of specialist psychological therapy (assessment, formulation and treatment) across a range of presenting problems
- Demonstrable competence in the delivery of a psychological therapy and a track record of delivering positive outcomes in this therapy
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapy (as supported by IAPT services: Client centered, Psychodynamic, Integrative (including previous two models), EMDR, IPT etc)
- Demonstratable use of supervision
- Experience of the application of psychological therapy in different cultural contexts and experience of working within a multicultural framework
- Experience of representing psychological therapy within the context of multi-disciplinary care/NHS settings
- oExperience of working with the particular client group served by the team/service
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
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).
