Sessional Counsellor Required: Wolverhampton, West Midlands

WhereToTalk; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a pioneering ethical organization dedicated to delivering exceptional client care in Wolverhampton. This part-time role focuses on providing face-to-face counselling to adults, ensuring adherence to the BACP ethical framework while working autonomously. With a commitment to professional development, the organization offers additional leave for training and a friendly working environment. If you have a Master's Degree in counselling or psychotherapy and a passion for helping others, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Additional leave for CPD training

Friendly working environment

Free on-site parking

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Qualifications

• 3+ years of counselling experience with adults in a professional context.
• Member of a recognized professional body (BACP, UKCP, BPS, BABCP).

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face counselling to adults.
• Work autonomously within the BACP ethical framework.
• Write case notes in line with procedures.

Skills

Clinical Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

IT Literacy

Education

Master's Degree in Counselling or Psychotherapy

Job description

Lewis Psychology CIC

Part-time. The exact hours will be mutually agreed.

Lewis Psychology CIC is an awarding winning ethical company and the only BACP Accredited counselling and psychotherapy service in Wolverhampton. Established in 2009, Lewis Psychology is a registered not-for-profit organisation with ethical principles at its core. By joining the Lewis Psychology family, you will be part of the fundamental infrastructure needed to deliver flagship client care in Wolverhampton.

This is a face-to-face post. Please view our Coronavirus statement to see how we safeguard our staff and customers.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide face-to-face counselling to adults.
2. Liaise with management as appropriate.
3. Work autonomously within the BACP ethical framework.
4. Adhere to the overall framework of Lewis Psychology policies and procedures.
5. Write case notes in line with Lewis Psychology procedures.

The successful applicant will have excellent clinical, written, and verbal communication skills, combined with experience in a role that requires high attention to detail and the ability to follow laid down procedures. The ability to manage time effectively and IT literacy are also essential.

KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERTISE REQUIRED

1. Master's Degree in counselling or psychotherapy.
2. Counselling experience with adults aged 18+ within a professional context.
3. At least 3 years of experience counselling adults.
4. Member of a recognised professional body (BACP, UKCP, BPS, BABCP).

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

1. Additional leave to attend CPD training and conferences.
2. Friendly working environment.
3. Free on-site parking.
4. Subsidised onsite restaurant.

This job description is intended to be a guide to the main duties and responsibilities of the counsellor/counselling psychologist job post and will be reviewed and revised from time to time.

HOURS

Part-time. The exact hours will be mutually agreed.

LOCATION

DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK

This counsellor/counselling psychologist job post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

FURTHER INFORMATION

We will train and support you in our processes and provide feedback. If you have genuine capacity for additional work, we would love to hear from you.

For further information regarding this Wolverhampton counsellor/counselling psychologist job vacancy, please contact Teresa Lewis, Clinical Director, on 01902 827808 or email [e-mail].