Clinical Counselling Psychologist - Edgbaston Mindplace Clinic
Location: Birmingham, B15 3BU
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Work pattern: Full‑time (hybrid) and part‑time (minimum of 4 sessions / 2 days per week). Flexibility discussed.
Session requirements:
Mondays‑Friday 07:30–15:30 and 14:00–22:00; weekends 08:30–17:00 (at least one every three weekends). 5 appointments per day.
Responsibilities
* Provide high‑quality therapeutic care with excellent clinical outcomes.
* Deliver comprehensive assessments and formulations for evidence‑based intervention.
* Offer different models of service delivery: face‑to‑face, telephone, or video consultations.
* Adhere to Bupa’s case management processes and collaborate with Clinical Leads and the therapy team.
* Work within sessional limits based on the client’s Private Medical Insurance allowance.
* Provide signposting or onward referrals as needed.
* Offer ad‑hoc wellbeing support and coaching.
* Conduct one‑off assessments and referral recommendations.
* Provide group psychoeducation and mental health awareness through remote presentations, workshops, and training.
* Work autonomously within professional guidelines and Bupa’s service policies.
* Attend regular clinical supervision and monthly team meetings.
* Collaborate with the operational and clinical team to improve client and employee experiences.
Essential Qualifications
* Professional doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society.
* Health and Care Professions Council registration as a Chartered Clinical/Counselling Psychologist.
* General adult mental health experience.
* At least 1 year’s post‑qualification clinical experience.
Desirable Qualifications
* Training and accreditation in specialised areas of psychological relevance.
* Corporate experience.
* Excellent leadership and management skills.
Key Skills & Experience
* General adult mental health specialism experience.
* Corporate experience and business understanding.
* Up‑to‑date CPD.
* Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Systems and electronic medical record systems.
* Ability to evaluate, plan, and prioritise workload within demanding time scales.
* Proven customer service and client liaison experience.
* Excellent application of clinical knowledge.
* Strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
* Experience managing own caseload and working towards individual targets and outcomes.
* High standards in written and oral communication.
* Diverse and varied clinical experience.
Personal Characteristics
* Well‑developed communication skills.
* Effective time management.
* Ability to work autonomously in a busy environment.
* Understanding of a corporate environment.
* Ability to work at pace.
* Excellent team player.
* Strong problem‑solving capability.
* Strong professional and personal drive.
* Ability to respond rapidly and decisively.
Benefits
* Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing with length of service, with option to buy or sell.
* Enhanced pension and life insurance.
* Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work.
* Discounted access to online gym sessions.
* Annual performance‑based bonus.
* Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind.
* Option to join dental insurance scheme at a discounted rate.
* Access to our Digital GP platform on your mobile.
* Emotional wellbeing support.
* Access to family mental health line.
* Financial wellbeing channels.
* Support for carers.
EEO Statement
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer interview/assessment to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
We encourage all applicants to be yourself; we champion diversity and represent the communities we serve.
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