Description
We are seeking a Specialist Counsellor and Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our successful and supportive team in Haringey's Talking Therapies service. The successful candidate will provide assessment and high-intensity psychological interventions to adults with a range of mental health difficulties.
The role involves:
- Accepting referrals via agreed protocols within the service
- Assessing clients for suitability for Counselling using one of the Talking Therapies approved Counselling models
- Contributing to diagnostic decisions and advising on the suitability of new referrals
- Formulating, implementing, and evaluating therapy programmes for clients
- Making an assessment of risk for patients and others and taking appropriate action when necessary
- Educating and involving family members and others in treatment as necessary
The service offers a supportive environment for staff, with regular high-quality individual supervision, team activities, and ongoing CPD opportunities, including specialist therapy trainings.
The salary for this role is £55,524 to £62,652 per annum.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based psychological therapy to people struggling with a range of psychological difficulties
- Work with adults with a range of anxiety and depression disorders using CBT
- Offer supervision to trainees and other professionals
- Contribute to shaping and developing the service by taking the lead in a specific area of interest
Requirements
- Completed PG Diploma in CBT or in High Intensity (IAPT Pathway) and accredited with the BABCP
- Or a registered doctoral-level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology, with PG-level training in CBT with BABCP accreditation
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
- Flexible working patterns to allow for a good work-life balance
- Ongoing CPD opportunities, including specialist therapy trainings
- Supportive team environment
This is a hybrid role, with part of the week worked in the office and part from home.
The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.