B5, B6 or B7 Counsellor/High Intensity Counselling Psychotherapist

TN United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Counsellor/High Intensity Counselling Psychotherapist to join their team in Bournemouth. This fixed-term role is ideal for a Registered Health Professional with a Master's level education and a passion for mental health care. The successful candidate will play a vital role in community mental health teams, utilizing their specialist knowledge in clinical assessment and treatment. With a focus on effective communication and team improvement, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a skilled and diverse workforce while supporting individuals in their journey towards better mental health.

Qualifications

• Registered Health Professional with a Master's level education.
• Experience in community CMHT roles and clinical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and manage change within the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide supervision and development for team members.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Mental Health Care

Effective Communication

Change Management

Education

Masters Level Education

Registered Health Professional

Job description

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B5, B6 or B7 Counsellor/High Intensity Counselling Psychotherapist, Bournemouth

Client:

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group

Location:

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role, please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application, ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse, and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people entering employment. We offer an employability service to assist individuals aged 16-30 with application writing, interview skills, and other employment support. If you or someone you know would benefit from this support, please contact us.

Applications from candidates requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible. This is a fixed-term role; for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission for secondment before applying.

Person specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria

• Registered Health Professional
• Educated to Masters level or equivalent with highly developed specialist knowledge and experience

Experience, Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Recent experience within a community CMHT role at band 6 or transferable experience
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge in clinical assessment, treatment, and mental health care
• Practical experience of facilitating and managing change

Managerial Supervisory Experience

Essential criteria

• Proactive involvement in supervision and development of multidisciplinary team members
• Ability to prioritize effectively

Personal qualities / attributes

Essential criteria

• Effective communication skills at various organizational levels, both verbal and written, including negotiation and persuasion skills for sensitive or contentious information
• Inquisitive, eager to learn, adaptable to change, and proactive in self and team improvement