Are you a qualified Counsellor for Depression (CfD) looking to make a real difference in people's lives? Nouvita Healthcare is seeking dedicated, sessional counsellors to join our growing NHS Talking Therapies team. This hybrid role offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy to adults experiencing common mental health issues.
Main duties of the job
You will work within the NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) framework, delivering short-term counselling interventions that are person-centred and guided by the Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD) model.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Conducting assessments and delivering therapy sessions
* Supporting clients through their mental health journeys using evidence-based practice
* Maintaining clear, timely clinical notes on our digital system
* Collaborating with team members, supervisors, and partner agencies
* Participating in regular supervision, training, and professional development
About us
Nouvita Healthcare is an established provider of specialist health and social care services across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Bedfordshire. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred mental health support and therapeutic services in hospital, residential, and outpatient settings. Our focus is on empowering recovery and improving outcomes through effective, compassionate care. At Nouvita, we value continuous improvement and foster an environment where all staff have a voice and can develop their careers.
We are committed to:
* Delivering high-quality mental health services
* Maintaining excellent clinical governance and patient outcomes
* Promoting equality, inclusion, and diversity in everything we do
Job responsibilities
You will work within the NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) framework, delivering short-term counselling interventions that are person-centred and guided by the Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD) model.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Conducting assessments and delivering therapy sessions
* Supporting clients through their mental health journeys using evidence-based practice
* Maintaining clear, timely clinical notes on our digital system
* Collaborating with team members, supervisors, and partner agencies
* Participating in regular supervision, training, and professional development
Person Specification
Experience
* Qualification in CfD
Qualifications
* BACP membership (Accreditation or working towards it)
* Qualification in CfD
* At least 2 years of post-qualification experience
* Experience delivering time-limited counselling
* Remote counselling qualification and good IT skills
* Ability to travel within Hertfordshire as needed
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* A flexible, client-focused approach
* A solid understanding of confidentiality, ethics, and safeguarding
* Commitment to equality, diversity, and professional standards
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
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