Counselling Service Clinical Lead

Solent Mind; Winchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health charity is looking for a Counselling Service Clinical Lead to ensure robust clinical governance and oversee the self-pay counselling service. The ideal candidate will have a Level 4 Diploma in counselling and experience in clinical supervision, communication, and leadership. This role is vital for delivering high-quality mental health support and entails managing caseloads and implementing effective practices. The position is based in Winchester, England.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 Diploma in counselling or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in providing clinical supervision for counsellors and managing caseloads.
• Background in leading clinical governance within a counselling team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical governance and that counselling services are safe and effective.
• Manage caseloads, assessments, and allocation of clients.
• Deliver training and support tailored to the needs of clients.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Supervisory skills

Experience with case management systems

Education

Recognised professional counselling/psychotherapy qualification (minimum Level 4 Diploma)

Tools

Zanda

Job description

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.

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.

Equal Opportunities

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.

Application Deadline

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