Independent EAP Counsellor (Harpenden, Hertfordshire, UK)

TELUS Health; Hatching Green; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Harpenden is seeking a qualified Mental Health Professional to manage online referrals and provide short-term counselling. The role offers flexibility to manage your own calendar. Ideal candidates have relevant accreditation or extensive experience in counselling. This position emphasizes effective communication and risk management in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Manage online referrals with prompt response times.
• Provide short-term, solution-focused counselling with diverse clients.
• Maintain comprehensive case documentation.

Responsibilities

• Connect with clients facing varied workplace and personal challenges.
• Collaborate with Provider Services on risk management.
• Ensure regular professional clinical supervision arrangements.

Skills

Counselling skills

Risk management

Communication

Education

Accreditation: BACP/UKCP/COSCA/BPS/NCS/BABCP or equivalent

Diploma-level qualification + 3 years post-qualification experience

Job description

Recruiting for UK, Ireland, Netherlands & International markets | TELUS Digital | TELUS Health

Location: Harpenden, UK | Self-Employed | Flexibility to manage your own calendar

Are you a qualified mental health professional looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexible working arrangements?

Responsibilities

• Manage online referrals with prompt response times
• Provide short-term, solution-focused counselling (3-12 sessions)
• Connect with diverse clients facing varied workplace and personal challenges
• Maintain comprehensive case documentation and feedback
• Collaborate with our Provider Services team on risk management
• Accreditation: BACP/UKCP/COSCA/BPS/NCS/BABCP or equivalent
• Alternative: Diploma-level qualification + 3 years post-qualification experience + 450+ counselling hours
• Approach: Experience in short-term, solution-focused therapeutic models
• Supervision: Regular professional clinical supervision arrangements should be in place
• Insurance: Professional indemnity (minimum £1,000,000)
• Compliance: ICO registration as Data Controller

Ideal Experience

• Previous EAP experience preferred but not essential
• Assessment and support planning expertise
• Short-term counselling interventions with workplace focus
• Understanding of organizational dynamics and work-life challenges
• Knowledge of local therapeutic resources and referral pathways

Qualifications

• Not Applicable (Seniority level)
• Contract (Employment type)
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Health and Human Services

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