Will you share your professional therapy skills to support a mental health support service for patients with a debilitating pain condition, their relatives & partners?
What difference will you make? You will join the charity during a growing period and your expert knowledge and experience will be invaluable to our success. You will have a role in not only assisting to develop the counselling and psychotherapy service but also ensure we provide counselling and therapy services and mental health support to CRPS patients, their relatives, partners and carers who are in need of our support and inclusion on a regular basis.
What are we looking for? Essential: Be a member of one of the recognised organisations, Diploma level qualifications as a minimum, Degree or Masters in Counselling, Counselling/Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy or Art Therapy, Proof of professional indemnity insurance annually, Proof of professional body membership annually, A valid DBS certificate, Able to keep people’s personal data safe. Desirable: Knowledge of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome or chronic pain, Previous experience as a chronic pain or CRPS counsellor or psychologist, Committed to our values, Willing to develop skills and experience, Enjoy working as part of a team, Approachable, presentable, enthusiastic, Effective administration skills, planning and organisation skills.
Recognised Organisations include: British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists, British Psychological Society, Complimentary and Natural Healthcare Council, EMDR Association U.K., General Hypnotherapy Register, British Society for Clinical Hypnotherapists, National Council for Hypnotherapists, United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy, The National Hypnotherapy Society, National Counselling Society, Health & Care Professions Council, The Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, National Register of Hypnotherapists & Psychotherapists.
What will you be doing? We are seeking 4-6 qualified counsellors, psychologists or psychotherapists for our adult therapy service. As a Volunteer Counsellor /Therapist you’ll be providing therapy support services to people, many of whom are at risk, isolated and in need of mental health services. You’ll be providing one-to-one counselling/therapy sessions online via Zoom or the telephone.
The role involves: Providing one-to-one counselling sessions, Helping to develop our mental health service, Participating in monthly group clinical supervision, Maintaining client confidentiality, upholding data protection and equal opportunities principle. We can support you to develop the skills you need for this role, including an induction into all the areas outlined.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a service that is free from discrimination and harassment.
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