Counsellor MHST Required: Bournemouth, Dorset

WhereToTalk; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust in Bournemouth, Dorset, invites applications for a Counsellor MHST within CAMHS. The post is Band 6 and permanent, based in Winton with travel across the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area.

A full-time arrangement is stated, with part-time considered, and a driving license is required for work purposes. The Mental Health Support Team in Schools offers learning and development opportunities and a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Counselling intervention for children and young people with mild to moderate mental and emotional health needs in education settings.
• Collaborate with colleagues and schools to promote whole-school approaches to emotional wellbeing.

Job description

Counsellor MHST Required: Bournemouth, Dorset

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year p.a.

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 152-M242.26A

The closing date is 05 October 2026

The Mental Health Support Team in Schools (MHSTs) are looking to recruit a creative, innovative, enthusiastic qualified counsellor ( Band 6) to our team in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP). The post is advertised as a full time position (37.5 hours a week). However part time would be considered

The Mental Health Support Team in Schools is part of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) within Dorset Healthcare and you would be joining a team of committed professionals from a range of backgrounds and with a wealth of experience. Learning anddevelopment is promoted and encouraged, and we have a number of trainee staff working with us at all times.

Our base is in Winton, Bournemouth but you would be expected to travel to work across the whole of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area as required. You should have a full driving license and access to a car for work purposes.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Main duties of the job

You will be working within education settings offering counselling intervention to children and young people presenting with mild to moderate mental and emotional health needs.You will also work alongside colleagues both within the team, and within educational settings, to promote whole school approaches to good emotional wellbeing, which may involve small or large group interventions, staff training and work with parents, carers and families.You will maintain live registration with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and to adhere to all relevant codes of practice and guidelines for professional and chartered psychologists.

You will co-ordinate and deliver individualised care packages / programs for children and young people and evaluate these programs, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with national guidelines and trust policy.You will demonstrate the ability to make appropriate decisions with regard to the confidentiality of clients and their families taking into considerations the risks to clients, self and the wider public