NHS Talking Therapies Counsellor – Community-Based

NHS Jobs; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Blackpool Talking Therapies offers psychological therapies across Step 2 and 3, operating from multiple community bases in the Blackpool area. The role involves assessing clients for suitability, providing evidence-based counselling, and undertaking risk assessments in line with service policies.

Regular case management, supervision, and thorough data recording are essential parts of the role. Based in Blackpool and surrounding areas, the post is with the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS

Qualifications

• Counselling skills to assess and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to undertake risk assessments following service policies.
• Commitment to regular case management and clinical supervision.
• Maintain coherent, detailed records of clinical activity as per protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients for suitability for NHS Talking Therapies and provide evidence-based counselling interventions.
• Undertake risk assessments with clients and respond in line with policies.
• Engage in regular case management and clinical supervision.
• Complete all data collection requirements and keep detailed records.

Skills

Counselling skills

Risk assessment

Clinical supervision

Record-keeping

Job description

NHS Blackpool Talking Therapies offers psychological therapies across Step 2 and 3, operating from multiple community bases in the Blackpool area. The role involves assessing clients for suitability, providing evidence-based counselling, and undertaking risk assessments in line with service policies.

Regular case management, supervision, and thorough data recording are essential parts of the role. Based in Blackpool and surrounding areas, the post is with the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS