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Job Summary
To proactively manage a caseload of people experiencing a range of emotional issues, providing brief counselling interventions.
Main duties include:
1. Providing effective short-term counselling (6-8 sessions), and up to 12 sessions where clinically appropriate.
2. Undertaking case management.
3. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams within the PCN and referring clients to other IAPT services for appropriate stepped care.
About Us
The Roxton Practice is a progressive general practice member of The Meridian Health Group Primary Care Network, serving around 34,000 patients across multiple sites.
Job Details
* Posted: 06 May 2025
* Salary: Depending on experience
* Contract: Permanent
* Part-time
* Locations include Pelham Road, Immingham; Springfield Road, Grimsby; Taylors Avenue Medical Centre, Cleethorpes; Ladysmith Road, Grimsby
Responsibilities
1. Manage own caseload providing specialist counselling.
2. Perform initial suitability assessments.
3. Maintain professional relationships, confidentiality, and boundaries.
4. Record and monitor client activities using the TPP system.
5. Work with senior clinicians to implement counselling services aligned with policies.
6. Assess clients' therapeutic needs and provide brief counselling, addressing issues like depression, relationship problems, bereavement, abuse, anxiety, confidence, and stress.
7. Exercise clinical responsibility in selecting and developing counselling strategies.
8. Communicate with referrers as appropriate.
9. Maintain records and adhere to confidentiality and data policies.
10. Ensure clinical standards and undertake risk assessments.
Person Specification
Essential skills include advanced counselling skills, knowledge of mental health issues and therapies, experience in primary care counselling, relevant qualifications, professional registration (e.g., BACP), and the ability to work under pressure. Access to transport is also required.
Additional Information
This role requires a DBS check, UK professional registration, and may involve sponsorship considerations.
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