Job Description
Service: Counselling Service
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (with view to increase as service develops)
Salary: £17,975.68 to £20,340 per annum (£29,560 to £33,448 full time equivalent) – Solent Mind Band D
Closing Date: Sunday 4 January 2026 (11.59pm)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
About the role
The Counselling Service Clinical Lead will ensure robust clinical governance and that the self-pay counselling service is safe, effective, and delivered to the highest professional standard in line with professional practice guidelines/BACP ethical framework.
Any offer for this role will be subject to a Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
About you
You will be recognised professional counselling/psychotherapy qualification (minimum Level 4 Diploma or equivalent).
You will be qualified in and have experience of providing clinical supervision for counsellors and/or trainees, as well as managing caseloads, assessments, and allocation of clients.
You will have experience in managing or leading clinical governance within a counselling service or team.
You will have excellent communication, time management skills and strong clinical leadership, reflective practice and supervisory skills.
You will have experience in using case management systems (e.g., Zanda) and digital tools.
About us
Solent Mind is the largest mental health charity in Hampshire. It is part of a network of 125 local Minds in England and Wales, which are independent charities affiliated to Mind, the national mental health charity. Solent Mind has its own Board of Trustees and raises its own funds to deliver its services, support and training tailored to the needs of people living in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. Solent Mind has a Gold award for Workplace Wellbeing Index 2022/2023 and has signed up to be a Mindful Employer.
It is an exciting time for Solent Mind with the mobilisation of the new counselling service and we look forward to the successful candidate working with us to deliver a safe, effective and robust service for clients.