Evening/Flexible Counsellor – NHS Talking Therapies

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a highly motivated qualified Counsellor to join NHS Blackpool Talking Therapies. You will deliver high intensity counselling face-to-face, online and by telephone, with clients who have complex anxiety and depression problems.

You will work within a diverse community, using interpreters when needed and supporting equal opportunities. The role requires risk assessments, regular case management, clinical supervision and accurate data

Qualifications

• Diploma level qualification in counselling from a BACP accredited course.
• BACP or equivalent accreditation.
• Training in a Talking Therapies Modality.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients for suitability for NHS Talking Therapies and provide evidence-based counselling interventions.
• Undertake risk assessments and respond to them in line with service policies.
• Adhere to an activity contract for client contacts and weekly clinical sessions to minimise waiting times.

Skills

Counselling skills

Risk assessment

Case management

Clinical supervision

Record keeping

Education

Diploma in Counselling (BACP accredited)

BACP accreditation

Tools

Data recording systems

Job description

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a highly motivated qualified Counsellor to join NHS Blackpool Talking Therapies. You will deliver high intensity counselling face-to-face, online and by telephone, with clients who have complex anxiety and depression problems.

You will work within a diverse community, using interpreters when needed and supporting equal opportunities. The role requires risk assessments, regular case management, clinical supervision and accurate data