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 Trauma
Programme
On request, manage a caseload of high intensity counselling cases via video -
working with those who require a higher level of psychological intervention such as
CBT or EMDR
To 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 safeguarding
concerns are identified
What you bring to the team?
To be BACP accredited or working towards accreditation
To be trained in CBT or EMDR or working towards higher level qualifications
Relevant telephone experience and/ or EAP experience
High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Benefits:
25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays
Day off on your birthday
Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service
Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)
Contractual sick pay
Private medical insurance after 5 years' service
Pension Plan and Life Insurance
Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service
Support with revalidation and CPD
Funding support with training and development
Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service
Profit share scheme
Season ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period
Cycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday!
Company incentives, access to discount schemes
Paid 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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