Counselling Services Lead & Clinical Supervisor

NHS Jobs; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a qualified counselling/psychotherapy professional to lead a countywide counselling service. The role covers governance, safeguarding, and operational support for trainees on placement, ensuring timely and effective psychosocial care.

You will supervise counsellors and student placements, manage referral pathways, and implement risk-based systems to safeguard clients while coordinating service delivery across the county.

Qualifications

• Qualified in counselling or psychotherapy at Level 4 or above.
• BACP accreditation or UKCP registration or equivalent.
• Certificate in counselling supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, manage, and lead an accessible counselling service with clear pathways and risk governance.
• Hold clinical governance and safeguarding accountability for the counselling element of the service.
• Create and maintain a clear pathway for the counselling service from referral to exit.
• Provide robust assessments of clients' mental health needs and allocate appropriately.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and reflective practice spaces for counsellors and trainees.
• Implement risk-responsive systems and escalate safeguarding promptly.

Skills

Counselling

Psychotherapy

Clinical governance

Supervision

Education

Level 4 Counselling or Psychotherapy

BACP accreditation / UKCP registration

Counselling supervision certificate

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking a qualified counselling/psychotherapy professional to lead a countywide counselling service. The role covers governance, safeguarding, and operational support for trainees on placement, ensuring timely and effective psychosocial care.

You will supervise counsellors and student placements, manage referral pathways, and implement risk-based systems to safeguard clients while coordinating service delivery across the county.