Qualified Integrative Therapist – Wandsworth & Sutton Areas (Part-Time – Hybrid Role)

Ready to start working at The Awareness Centre? As a rapidly-growing company, we’re always looking forward to welcoming new faces to the team – and you could be next!

TAC strives to provide a friendly, professional working environment in which counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can grow and learn as they provide exceptional support to their clients. We’re equally passionate about supporting our Training School and reception team. Our aim as a team is to deliver a fantastic experience for anyone using our services.

If you have any questions about our current vacancies or would just like to learn more about what it’s like to work with us, please contact careers@theawarenesscentre.com .

Qualified Integrative Therapist – Wandsworth & Sutton Areas (Part-Time – Hybrid Role)

Position includes training for NHS Counselling for Depression.

As an experienced qualified counsellor, holding BACP/ UKCP accreditation (or eligibility to apply) you will play a crucial role in offering one-to-one, evidenced-based NHS Step 3 Talking Therapies to adult clients experiencing common mental health issues. A great opportunity to build your practitioner skills while obtaining NHS recognised PCE-CfD, Counselling for Depression qualification within The Awareness Centre’s NHS team; and as part of our progressive and expanding organisation.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Confident in delivering a high quality service, working in compliance with NHS NICE Guidelines and BACP / UKCP good practice management.
  • Comfortable and organised to manage a case load of 15 clients weekly, including reporting all clinical records.
  • Experienced and qualified to offer counselling via multiple channels including telephone, video and face to face; both daytime and/or evening (hours to be agreed across the week).
  • Ability to undertake an initial assessment; supported by an evidence-based approach with effective clinical decision-making for positive clinical outcomes.
  • Ability to work solution-focused against targeted completed treatments and a reliable recovery of 50%.
  • Willingness to attend recognised CfD training in London gaining qualification within one year. All training and client work with be fully supported by appropriate supervision provision.
  • Ability to assess and report any risk and/or safeguarding issues in accordance with risk protocols.
  • Responsible for diary management, onward referrals and discharge planning processes.
  • Responsible for attending a minimum of twice monthly supervision and monthly line management.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:

  • A qualified, accredited or working towards accreditation counsellor, counselling psychologist and/or psychotherapists (UKCP, BACP), with ability to work with some complex or at risk clients.
  • Ability to work under pressure with good time management
  • Excellent organisation skills, prioritisation skills, ability to multitask and provide attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills.
  • Professionalism and a collaborative approach to working.
  • Ability to work effectively with colleagues from other disciplines.
  • High proficiency in Excel, Word, email and knowledge of using platforms, including CRM and Microsoft 365 essential.
  • Experience of working within an NHS mental health service.
  • Experience of using IAPTus, the NHS clinical reporting platform.

RELATIONSHIPS:

  • Head of Counselling
  • All NHS Clinical team members
  • TAC Clinical supervisors
  • CfD Training facilitators and supervisors
  • HR

HIRE A THERAPY ROOM

Are you a therapist keen to grow your private practice and receive more referrals? Hire a therapy room at The Awareness Centre (TAC) and we’ll refer clients into your current practice.

The Awareness Centre (TAC) Training School offers a centre of excellence for counselling training and continuing professional development (CPD) for therapists, based at The Awareness Centre in Clapham SW4.

Are you looking for a voluntary therapist role in a counselling placement that challenges you as much as it supports you? The Awareness Centre runs one of the biggest voluntary counselling placements in London.

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