Counselling Service Clinical Lead

Solent Mind; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent mental health charity in the UK is seeking a Counselling Service Clinical Lead to oversee clinical governance and ensure high standards for the self-pay counselling service. The ideal candidate must hold a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling/Psychotherapy or equivalent and have experience supervising counsellors. Strong skills in clinical governance, communication, and digital tools are essential. This position offers a hybrid work model and a salary ranging from £17,975.68 to £20,340 per annum.

Qualifications

• Recognised professional counselling/psychotherapy qualification (minimum Level 4 Diploma or equivalent).
• Experience in providing clinical supervision for counsellors and/or trainees.
• Experience managing clinical governance within a counselling service or team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical governance and quality standards for the counselling service.
• Manage caseloads, assessments, and allocation of clients.
• Lead and develop the new counselling service efficiently.

Skills

Clinical supervision experience

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

Digital tools proficiency

Reflective practice

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Counselling/Psychotherapy or equivalent

Tools

Case management systems (e.g., Zanda)

Job description

Role Details: About the role

The Counselling Service Clinical Lead will ensure robust clinical governance and that the self-pay counselling service is safe, effective, and delivered to the highest professional standard in line with professional practice guidelines / BACP ethical framework.

About you

• You will be recognised professional counselling / psychotherapy qualification (minimum Level 4 Diploma or equivalent).
• You will be qualified in and have experience of providing clinical supervision for counsellors and / or trainees, as well as managing caseloads, assessments, and allocation of clients.
• You will have experience in managing or leading clinical governance within a counselling service or team.
• You will have excellent communication, time management skills and strong clinical leadership, reflective practice and supervisory skills.
• You will have experience in using case management systems (e.g., Zanda) and digital tools.

About us

Solent Mind is the largest mental health charity in Hampshire. It is part of a network of 125 local Minds in England and Wales, which are independent charities affiliated to Mind, the national mental health charity. Solent Mind has its own Board of Trustees and raises its own funds to deliver its services, support and training tailored to the needs of people living in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. Solent Mind has a Gold award for Workplace Wellbeing Index 2022 / 2023 and has signed up to be a Mindful Employer.

It is an exciting time for Solent Mind with the mobilisation of the new counselling service and we look forward to the successful candidate working with us to deliver a safe, effective and robust service for clients.

For further details on this role please email :

• Wendy Lee (Head of Service - Southampton & Portsmouth)
• Solent Mind Talent Acquisition team
• [e-mail] or 023 8201 1718

Job description person specification

NOTE TO APPLICANTS - You will be asked about gaps in your employment and to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at interview. Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor this role as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Any offer for this role will be subject to a Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and receiving your references.

We welcome people from all the communities we work in to apply for a role within Solent Mind, especially those with experience of mental health problems. Offers are made based on merit.

Please submit your application as early as possible, as we may close this advert before the advertised closing date.

Application details

• 2025-12-18
• FULL\_TIME

Job specifics

• Salary : £17,975.68 to £20,340 per annum (£29,560 to £33,448 full time equivalent) - Solent Mind Band D
• Hours : 22.5 hours per week (with view to increase as service develops)
• Location : Winchester Wellbeing Centre and remote (hybrid)
• Interview Date : To be confirmed
• Closing Date : Sunday 4 January 2026 (11.59pm)
• (Ref REQ00567)

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• You will be recognised professional counselling / psychotherapy qualification (minimum Level 4 Diploma or equivalent).
• You will be qualified in and have experience of providing clinical supervision for counsellors and / or trainees, as well as managing caseloads, assessments, and allocation of clients.
• You will have experience in managing or leading clinical governance within a counselling service or team.
• You will have excellent communication, time management skills and strong clinical leadership, reflective practice and supervisory skills.
• You will have experience in using case management systems (e.g., Zanda) and digital tools.