Overview
We are delighted to be supporting our client based in Edinburgh to recruit a Counselling Manager to join their team!
Are you a compassionate and experienced Counsellor looking to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking a dedicated Counselling Manager to lead and develop our clients clinical services. This role is pivotal in ensuring the highest professional standards and aligning our clients services with their Christian ethos and mission.
Responsibilities
* Lead the therapeutic team to deliver professional and ethical interventions.
* Foster an environment and culture that supports high-quality service delivery.
* Ensure compliance with legislative, ethical, policy, and procedural requirements, particularly in Child and Adult Protection.
* Manage the service's waiting list, balancing risk factors and client expectations.
* Develop and maintain external relationships to benefit client needs.
* Maintain a small client caseload (10%) to keep your professional skills sharp and provide effective supervision.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve a financially sustainable service.
* Ensure the service has the appropriate mix of resources through relationships with training providers.
* Deputise for the Managing Coordinator as needed.
Qualifications
Essential:
* Diploma in Counselling or a relevant qualification (e.g., Art Therapy) and PSA registered, or completion of training as a first-level Registered Nurse in Mental Health with valid registration, or an Occupational Therapist registered with the Health Professions Council, or a qualified Social Worker registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.
* Significant post-registration experience in community mental health and/or addiction services.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable:
* Qualification in training and clinical supervision.
Experience & Skills
Essential:
* Experience in clinical supervision.
* Counselling expereince.
* Strong communication and team-working skills.
* Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and internet use.
* Ability to work across a multi-disciplinary team.
* Experience in supervising staff.
* Ability to work independently.
Desirable:
* Experience in delivering training.
Working arrangement
This role is a 4-day work week, Monday to Thursday, with 10% of your time dedicated to a client caseload and 90% focused on management and leadership. You will be supporting prenatal families on their journey into parenthood.
How to apply / Equal Opportunity
If you are passionate about making a difference and leading a team to provide exceptional counselling services as a Counselling Manager, we would love to hear from you.
Our client does their work in Christ's name the job you have applied for requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
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