Mental Health Advisor

School of Health & Medical Sciences; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The School of Health & Medical Sciences is seeking to appoint a Mental Health Advisor to bolster its counselling service. This role requires an accredited clinical mental health practitioner with proven experience, strong assessment skills for clinical risk, and the ability to work collaboratively with university departments. The position aims to support the psychological and emotional wellbeing of staff and students.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in mental health practice.
• Experience collaborating effectively with academic departments.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.

Skills

Assessment of clinical risk

Therapeutic support

Collaboration with university services

Education

Current accreditation as a clinical mental health practitioner

Experience in mental health nursing or social work

Job description

The Counselling Service at the School of Health and Medical Sciences, City St George's University of London, offers a confidential, high-quality, short-term counselling service to staff and students to support their psychological, emotional, and mental health needs. We are seeking to expand our team with the appointment of a Mental Health Advisor.

Key Attributes of the Successful Applicant Include:

1. A proven track record as an experienced and currently accredited clinical mental health practitioner, with experience in mental health nursing, social work, or a related field.
2. Strong skills in assessing clinical risk and providing therapeutic support.
3. Ability to collaborate effectively with other university services and academic departments.

For more information and to apply, please visit http://jobs.sgul.ac.uk.

The School of Health and Medical Sciences is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion across all activities, processes, and culture. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including but not limited to age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background.

Please quote reference: 973-25

Closing date: 10 July 2025

Interview date: 18 July 2025