IAPT Step 3 Counsellor

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 20,000; Part time

Job summary

An established community-based organization is seeking a dedicated Step 3 IAPT Counsellor to enhance mental health services in London. This part-time role offers the opportunity to deliver high-intensity psychological therapies while contributing to a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will possess relevant accreditation, experience in IAPT, and a passion for improving mental health outcomes. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and community engagement, making a real difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering psychological therapy within an IAPT setting.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide NICE-recommended high intensity psychological therapies.
• Complete performance and outcome data documentation.

Skills

Psychological Therapy

Counselling for Depression

Interpersonal Therapy

Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy

Organisational Skills

Emotional Resilience

Education

Accreditation with BACP/UKCP/BABCP

Formal Training in CfD/IPT/DIT

Job description

Job summary

Are you an experienced clinician seeking an opportunity to expand your skills and take on a meaningful role within a growing mental health service? West Central London Mind is offering a unique opportunity for qualified counsellors to join its Talking Therapies and Wellbeing Service, working as a Step 3 IAPT Counsellor as part of a redesigned and collaborative model of care in Westminster. This role not only supports personal clinical development but also offers the chance to be part of a wider strategic mission in improving mental health outcomes across the borough.

The Role: Step 3 IAPT Counsellor

The Step 3 IAPT Counsellor will play a critical role within this stepped-care framework. The post-holder will provide NICE-recommended high intensity psychological therapies for individuals experiencing moderate to severe depression. Interventions will be delivered using one or more of the approved therapeutic modalities, including Counselling for Depression (CfD), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT).

Main duties of the job

Administrative and Governance Duties

In addition to clinical responsibilities, the Step 3 IAPT Counsellor will have some administrative tasks, such as:

1. Completing and submitting performance and outcome data.
2. Ensuring all documentation is GDPR-compliant and up to date.
3. Adhering to the service's policies on safeguarding, clinical risk, and health and safety.
4. Participating in audits and evaluations to help the service meet local and national quality standards.

Strong record-keeping and adherence to service protocols will be essential to ensure quality and consistency of care.

Person Specification: What Were Looking For

Essential Criteria:

• Accreditation or registration with a relevant professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP, BABCP).
• Post-qualification experience delivering psychological therapy, ideally within an IAPT setting.
• Formal training in one or more of the following modalities: CfD, IPT, or DIT.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to manage a varied caseload and meet service targets.
• High level of emotional resilience and ability to maintain professional boundaries.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working with diverse communities and understanding of the cultural dynamics affecting mental health.
• Fluency in additional languages spoken within the borough (e.g., Arabic, Bengali, Somali) is an asset.
• Experience in remote/online therapy delivery.

About us

We are a leading community-based organization dedicated to providing outstanding mental health support and clinical interventions across London. Our experienced clinically led teams are focused on directly addressing a range of mental health needs in our communities. We combine innovative solutions with decades of local community knowledge to empower people to live the life they choose. We partner with the NHS and local authorities to deliver clinically driven frontline services with excellent outcomes. Our focus is on early intervention and prevention, targeting mental health conditions at the most cost-effective stage, while also supporting people with moderate to severe mental health needs across our communities.

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£19,726 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0097-25-0004

Job locations

Head Office, 23 Monck Street, London, SW1P 2AE

Job description

Please check the job description for a full overview of the role and responsibilities. Kindly note that the deadline for this job is the 16th of May at 12:00 PM.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please make sure to submit your application before the deadline.