Counsellor

NHS Jobs; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Blackpool Talking Therapies offers psychological therapies across Step 2 and 3, operating from multiple community bases in the Blackpool area. The role involves assessing clients for suitability, providing evidence-based counselling, and undertaking risk assessments in line with service policies.

Regular case management, supervision, and thorough data recording are essential parts of the role. Based in Blackpool and surrounding areas, the post is with the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS

Qualifications

• Counselling skills to assess and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to undertake risk assessments following service policies.
• Commitment to regular case management and clinical supervision.
• Maintain coherent, detailed records of clinical activity as per protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients for suitability for NHS Talking Therapies and provide evidence-based counselling interventions.
• Undertake risk assessments with clients and respond in line with policies.
• Engage in regular case management and clinical supervision.
• Complete all data collection requirements and keep detailed records.

Skills

Counselling skills

Risk assessment

Clinical supervision

Record-keeping

Job description

NHS Blackpool Talking Therapies operates from a number of community bases within the Blackpool area. We offer Talking Therapies interventions and psychological therapies across Step 2 and 3, and over the past 3 years have developed pathways with physical health services in line with the National Talking Therapies Long Term Conditions programme, in order to expand and increase the offer of psychological therapies to the Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde population. The role will involve:Assessing clients for suitability for NHS Talking Therapies and providing evidence based counselling interventions.To undertake risk assessments with clients and respond to these in line with service policies and procedures.Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.Engage in regular case management and clinical supervision.Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.Keep coherent detailed records of all clinical activity in line with serviceprotocols.Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into theoverall therapy process.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust