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Self Employed IAPT Counsellor Required: St Albans, Hertfordshire

WhereToTalk, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States,


Self Employed IAPT Counsellor Required: St Albans, Hertfordshire

The Counselling Foundation

has been in operation for over 40 years as a provider of counselling and training services. We are proud of our welcoming culture and commitment to client care.Minimum Requirements:Qualification in the NHS/IAPT compliant modality Counselling for Depression (CfD)Qualified to Degree, MSc, MA, or Diploma level in CounsellingBACP/UKCP registered memberBACP accredited or working towards accreditationDelivered a minimum of 320 client hours to include agency workSignificant counselling experience post qualification, either in a paid or voluntary capacityExperience of providing effective time-limited counsellingExperience of carrying out assessments of client support needs, including risk assessmentsExperience of working with people who have experienced a common mental health problemDeveloped skills in assessing risk and a working knowledge of managing complex risk assessment in practiceExperience of delivering counselling over the phone and/or via video conferencingCompleted a Level 7 or equivalent BACP accredited counselling courseExperience of providing a counselling intervention within a primary care or IAPT settingQualification in another IAPT compliant counselling modality i.e. DITWorked in a service where agreed targets were in place demonstrating clinical outcomesExperience of developing and delivering therapeutic group workExperience of using electronic case management systems such as IAPTusAbout the Role:As a counsellor in our service, you will be at the centre of continuing to bring our response to the current mental health crisis to life. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the provision of care outside the private sector and has the energy and enthusiasm to support us in our growth and innovation in client care.You will work as a semi-autonomous practitioner assessing clients for suitability for counselling and delivering counselling support to these clients whilst working closely with the wider team and partner organisations to ensure appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place.The role will primarily involve working with clients using PCE-Counselling for Depression or Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy. You may also be asked to work with our subsidised service as well as with clients on our other contracts. You will be supported by clinical manager/s and administrator/s from the team.Above all you will be passionate about joining a charitable organisation that embraces diversity and innovation and is connected with our local communities.Hourly Rates and Benefits:£30 per client session workedAccess to subsidised TCF CPD events

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