Specialist Counsellor

Overview

In this role you support adults with anxiety and depression through evidence-based therapies, in a hybrid working model with office and home-based days. You will work within the Talking Therapies team to assess clients, deliver high-intensity CBT and counselling modalities, and contribute to treatment planning and supervision. The position emphasizes staff development, reflective practice, and collaborative, multidisciplinary care. You will engage in specialist areas and CPD opportunities to shape and improve therapy delivery at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working
• hybrid working (office/home)
• professional supervision
• training and CPD opportunities
• supportive work environment
• opportunity for leadership in area of interest

Responsibilities

• Accept referrals via service protocols
• Assess clients for suitability for counselling using approved models
• Refer unsuitable cases to supervisor per protocol
• Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes (CfD, IPT, DIT, CTFD, ST psychodynamics)
• Conduct risk assessments and manage safety as needed
• Educate and involve family in treatment when appropriate
• Maintain activity contract to ensure timely access and treatment delivery
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings
• Provide supervision to trainees or junior staff as applicable
• Lead or contribute to area of interest and service development

Key requirements

• Experience in mental health services
• Ability to meet service targets and manage caseload
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proven ability to establish therapeutic relationships
• Experience with evidence-based psychological interventions (CBT)
• Familiarity with routine outcome monitoring

• Collaborative team player
• Self-reflection and ongoing professional development
• Strong communication and rapport-building
• CBT (high intensity)
• IPT
• DIT

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