Primary Care Counselling Psychologist (IAPT)

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Wembley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a qualified Counsellor/Psychotherapist to provide assessment and psychological therapy within primary care settings. Candidates must be registered on the Accredited Register with the Professional Standards Authority and have substantial post-qualification experience. The position involves working at multiple locations and requires flexible hours including evenings. Competitive benefits include 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with opportunities for further professional development.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Opportunities for career progression

Support for further training

Qualifications

• Qualified Counsellor/Psychotherapist registered on Accredited Register.
• Minimum 450 hours of client contact post-qualification experience.
• Experience in primary care settings using time-limited counselling.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and counselling for common mental health difficulties.
• Exercise responsibility for treatment and discharge of patients.
• Consult with GPs about psychological therapy aspects of care.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Clinical decision making

Multi-cultural competence

Independent working

Counselling in local languages

Education

Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist registration

Post-qualification training in IAPT modality

Training in additional specialty areas

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a qualified Counsellor/Psychotherapist to provide assessment and psychological therapy within primary care settings. Candidates must be registered on the Accredited Register with the Professional Standards Authority and have substantial post-qualification experience. The position involves working at multiple locations and requires flexible hours including evenings. Competitive benefits include 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with opportunities for further professional development.