High Intensity Counsellor

Description

Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add a High Intensity Counsellor to their team.

This is a once in a lifetime career opportunity for an exceptional counselling professional to join a truly Service Led business, the industry leading EAP and OH provider & Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work.'

Full–time Hybrid – Manchester office.

Role

You will manage a caseload of clients via video counselling, adopting a Solution Focused Brief Therapy approach. Where required, you will also work with those individuals who require a higher level of psychological intervention. As part of the role you will be accredited or working towards accreditation, and have a higher level qualification in CBT or EMDR or be completing relevant training.

The role also involves providing immediate emotional support and guidance to callers via our 24/7 helpline – completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. You will complete risk assessments and work in line with the BACP code of ethics – ensuring the highest level of service and support is provided.

Day to Day Responsibilities

Effectively maintain an active caseload of structured video counselling sessions,utilising a Solution Focused Brief Therapy approach.Maintain an active caseload of Digital CBT clients, including Digital TraumaProgrammeOn request, manage a caseload of high intensity counselling cases via video –working with those who require a higher level of psychological intervention such asCBT or EMDRTo demonstrate an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues,including those who are distressed, at risk or where child and adult safeguardingconcerns are identified

What you bring to the team?

To be BACP accredited or working towards accreditationTo be trained in CBT or EMDR or working towards higher level qualificationsRelevant telephone experience and/ or EAP experienceHigh level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Benefits:

25 days' holiday, plus bank holidaysDay off on your birthdayHolidays increase after 2– and 5–years' serviceCash plan for you (and your children, if any)Contractual sick payPrivate medical insurance after 5 years' servicePension Plan and Life InsurancePension plan contributions increase after 5– and 7–years' serviceSupport with revalidation and CPDFunding support with training and developmentHoliday season bonus after 3 years' serviceProfit share schemeSeason ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary periodCycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary periodAccess to Employee Assistance ProgrammeSocial sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink – we call this Fab Friday!Company incentives, access to discount schemesPaid membership to BACP upon successful completion of probationary period (or equivalent accrediting body)Free 24/7 onsite gym with regular group classes

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