High-Intensity Counsellor: Short-Term Therapy Specialist

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in Lewisham is seeking a High Intensity (HI) Counsellor to deliver specialist psychological therapies to clients referred to NHS Talking Therapies. The post focuses on short-term, goal-focused interventions and outcome monitoring within a supportive MDT framework.

You will conduct specialist assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, liaise with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain high standards of clinical care in accordance with NICE

Qualifications

• Specialist assessments to identify psychological needs.
• Developing individualised short-term treatment plans.
• Delivering evidence-based psychological therapies and monitoring progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological therapy for Lewisham clients within NHS Talking Therapies.
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Deliver short-term, goal-focused interventions and monitor outcomes.
• Maintain high standards of clinical care and adhere to guidelines.
• Work autonomously within supervision and MDT referrals.

Skills

Specialist assessments

Outcome monitoring

Therapy delivery

MDT liaison

Education

Tools

PCE-CfD

DIT

IPT

CTfD

CBT

CfD

EMDR

Job description

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in Lewisham is seeking a High Intensity (HI) Counsellor to deliver specialist psychological therapies to clients referred to NHS Talking Therapies. The post focuses on short-term, goal-focused interventions and outcome monitoring within a supportive MDT framework.

You will conduct specialist assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, liaise with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain high standards of clinical care in accordance with NICE