Independent EAP Counsellor

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Employee Assistance Programs is looking for experienced counselors to join their Clinical Affiliates Network. The role involves managing online referrals, providing short-term counseling, and working collaboratively with the Case Management team. Ideal candidates must have relevant accreditation, experience, and be fluent in specified languages, ensuring effective support for client companies and their employees.

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualification experience and 450+ counseling hours are required.
• Fluency in Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Hungarian, Italian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Welsh, Mandarin, Cantonese, Portuguese, Latvian, Turkish, Polish, or Lithuanian is necessary.
• Access to a dedicated consulting room with privacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage online referrals promptly.
• Provide short-term counseling to clients.
• Report risk events to the Case Management Team.

Skills

Collaboration

Risk Management

Counseling

IT Literacy

Education

BACP/UKCP/COSCA/BPS, NCS or BABCP accreditation

Diploma level qualification in counseling

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

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We provide comprehensive EAP services, offering emotional and practical support to client companies and their employees. Our counsellors deliver short-term counselling services to our clients.

About the role

We're seeking experienced counselors to join our Clinical Affiliates Network. This role involves providing short-term counseling services to client companies and their employees, managing online referrals, and collaborating with our Case Management team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage online referrals promptly
• Provide short-term counseling to clients
• Offer timely written/verbal feedback and case notes
• Report risk events to the Case Management Team

Qualifications and Requirements:

• BACP/UKCP/COSCA/BPS, NCS, BABCP accredited practitioner or equivalent
• If not accredited: Diploma level qualification, registered member of a professional counseling body, 3 years post-qualification experience, and 450+ counseling hours
• Ability to work within a short-term counseling model in an EAP context
• Must be fluent in either of these language- Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Hungarian, Italian Romanian, Ukrainian, Welsh, Mandarin and Cantonese, Portuguese, Latvian, Turkish, Polish, Lithuanian
• Access to a suitable, dedicated consulting room with appropriate privacy and waiting area
• IT literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, email, and online systems
• Understanding of organizational dynamics and workplace issues
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Case Management team