Student Counsellor/Therapist Required: Glasgow, Scotland

WhereToTalk; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Student Counsellor/Therapist in Glasgow, where you will be part of a dedicated Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. This role involves providing individual therapeutic interventions, utilizing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Person-Centred Counselling to support students in their mental health journey. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to enhancing student wellbeing through focused interventions and collaborative practices. If you have a passion for mental health and a desire to make a difference in students' lives, this position offers the perfect platform to apply your expertise and grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent is required.
• Professional qualification in counselling or psychotherapy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual therapeutic interventions to students.
• Formulate interventions based on clients' mental health needs.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Person-Centred Counselling

Therapeutic Interventions

Mental Health Awareness

Education

Degree in Counselling or related field

Postgraduate qualification in counselling or psychotherapy

Job description

Student Counsellor/Therapist Required: Glasgow, Scotland

Glasgow Caledonian University

SALARY: £37,999 – £43,878 per year

CONTRACT TYPE: Temporary

POSITION TYPE: Full Time

HOURS: 35 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Student Counsellor/Therapist to join the Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. The Counselling service currently offers Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Person-Centred Counselling, within a focussed short-term intervention framework. The team offers individual support in person and online. The Team’s practice is influenced by the Service’s membership of the BACP.

Responsibilities:

1. Deliver individual therapeutic interventions.
2. Formulate appropriate therapeutic interventions according to clients’ mental health presentations.
3. Liaise and build effective relationships with internal and external representatives of other disciplines or agencies.

Qualifications:

1. Educated to degree level or equivalent.
2. Professional postgraduate qualification in a relevant counselling or psychotherapeutic discipline.
3. Experience in a similar role in student support in higher education.
4. Knowledge and awareness of issues relating to mental health and mental health needs.

As these roles involve Regulated work with Adults and/or Children the successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership.