Overview
We are looking for an experienced Counsellor for Depression (CfD) to join our Step 3 team in Calderdale. This role involves delivering first-class mental health care and developing your skills within a fast-growing organisation.
Job responsibilities
* You will deliver Counselling for Depression via multiple channels including telephone, secure video link and face-to-face sessions.
* You will manage a caseload, including structured assessments, providing immediate emotional support, clinical decision-making and a focus on positive clinical outcomes.
* Willingness to cover duty, training and support will be provided.
* You will work with service targets of 20 attended clinical contacts per week, 7 completed treatments per month (pro-rata) and a target of 48% recovery.
* You will be resilient and able to manage your wellbeing while achieving these targets.
* Weekly supervision is offered.
* Hold a recognised CfD qualification or be willing to train within the CfD model; maintain accredited status with BACP/UKCP (or eligibility to apply) and continue development within the CfD model.
* Support, training and development opportunities are available for the right candidate.
Your skills and background
* Accredited by a recognised professional counselling body (e.g. BACP, UKCP, or eligible to apply for accreditation).
* Counselling for Depression (CFD) qualification from a recognised Talking Therapies CFD training provider.
* Experience of delivering CFD within a mental health service.
* Experience of providing counselling within a Talking Therapies service.
About us
Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc, we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS and insurers to support workforce health and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers. To find out more, please visit https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk
Requirements and further information
Essential
* Accredited by a recognised professional Counselling body (e.g. BACP, UKCP, or eligible to apply for accreditation).
* Counselling for Depression (CFD) qualification from a recognised Talking Therapies CFD training provider.
* Experience of delivering CFD within a mental health service.
Desirable
* Experience of providing counselling within a Talking Therapies service.
Benefits and equality
Vita Health Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We offer regular Continued Professional Development, secondments, mentoring, apprenticeships and a range of events and webinars, plus a competitive salary and a flexible work-life balance. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which you can view at https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/.
We are mindful of accessibility and support adjustments in the application or interview process. Please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk for assistance. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK and roles are subject to a DBS check. Data collected during the hiring process will be stored securely in the UK and destroyed after 6 months if not successful. Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.
Part-time, flexible, home or remote working options may be available.
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