HealthHero

Counsellor

HealthHero

part-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Glasgow • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £26,000 - £30,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • For the main part of the role, carrying out Initial Clinical Assessments/Triage of client needs, leading to appropriate clinical pathways, delivering a range of support in our Pathway, which involves Booked Assessment Appointments, In The Moment Support or Booked Single Sessions via telephone and/or video calls.
  • Carrying out Risk Assessments and following the Safeguarding and Risk Protocol process.
  • Managing a caseload of clients requiring Structured Counselling, which will depend on your contractual hours, as well as the needs of the service.
  • Writing brief, accurate and concise clinical notes, of all interactions.
  • Integrated into our Support Line Team.

Requirements

  • Able to work a minimum of 22.5 hrs per week (*at least *1 day shift based in-office, **Glasgow and Bracknell , **which is mandatory)
  • We currently have vacancies for the following range of shifts:
  • 8am-4pm, 10am-6pm, 12pm-8pm, 2pm-10pm (half or full days)
  • Midnight - 6am (Home) plus an office weekday, day shift
  • Weekend shifts (Home) plus an office weekday, day shift.
  • We have a range of hours/shifts and can consider permanent weekend shifts, if preferable to you, for a work/life balance.
  • Part time is pro rata salary.
  • In addition, dependent on your agreed shift pattern, you may be required to be able to cover at least 1 weekend shift (7.5 hours) and 1 overnight sleeping shift from your home, per month, (when not on the midnight-6am shift pattern).
  • Be qualified as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist (L4 and above in Counselling) with BACP/COSCA (or similar) registered status.
  • Have good IT skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
  • Have a strong clinical background, with excellent Assessment skills.
  • Able to make sound Clinical decisions, whilst holding Boundaries.
  • Be a keen team-player with excellent time management, clinical, communication and organisation skills.
  • Keep in mind the needs of clients and the service whilst working under pressure.
  • Able to work in a busy environment.
  • Having previous EAP/Telephone Counselling or time limited assessment experience, ideally in a corporate environment.
  • While it is advantageous, it is not mandatory, as comprehensive training will be provided.
Benefits
  • Full induction training programme, which will be undertaken via Microsoft Teams.
  • Being part of an experienced Clinical Team, who are passionate in their field, supportive, diverse and dynamic.
  • Based on full time hours, 22 days leave, Bank holidays and your birthday off (leave will be pro-rata on part-time hours).
  • Financial assistance for Supervision.
  • Monthly 1-2-1’s with your line Manager.
  • 24/7 On Call support.
  • Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
  • Health Scheme and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Life insurance Scheme.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
Initial Clinical AssessmentsTriageRisk AssessmentsStructured CounsellingClinical notes writingAssessment skillsClinical decision makingTelephone CounsellingEAP experienceTime limited assessment
Soft skills
Team playerTime managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAbility to work under pressureClient needs awarenessBoundary setting
Certifications
Counsellor/Psychotherapist (L4 and above)BACP registeredCOSCA registered