Hybrid Counsellor

at HealthHero

• Job title: Counsellor
• Job type: Part Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Glasgow, United Kingdom

About the role

• Counsellor providing clinical assessments and support through telephone and video calls at HealthHero. Join a supportive and dynamic Clinical Team in Glasgow.

Responsibilities

• For the main part of the role, carrying out Initial Clinical Assessments/Triage of client needs, leading to appropriate clinical pathways, delivering a range of support in our Pathway, which involves Booked Assessment Appointments, In The Moment Support or Booked Single Sessions via telephone and/or video calls.
• Carrying out Risk Assessments and following the Safeguarding and Risk Protocol process.
• Managing a caseload of clients requiring Structured Counselling, which will depend on your contractual hours, as well as the needs of the service.
• Writing brief, accurate and concise clinical notes, of all interactions.
• Integrated into our Support Line Team.

Requirements

• Able to work a minimum of 22.5 hrs per week (*at least *1 day shift based in-office, **Glasgow , **which is mandatory)
• We currently have vacancies for the 3 or 4 shifts per week.
• The shifts patterns may include the following range:
• 8am-4pm, 10am-6pm, 12pm-8pm, 2pm-10pm (half or full days)
• 4pm-Midnight (Home)
• Midnight - 6am (Home)
• Weekend shifts (Home)
• We have a range of hours/shifts and can consider permanent weekend shifts, if preferable to you, for a work/life balance.
• In addition to your regular shift pattern, you may be required to work an additional shift each month to support rota shortages, such as those caused by annual leave or unplanned absence. This may include a Saturday or Sunday shift and/or a sleeping overnight shift. This expectation applies to all team members unless your contract already includes a permanent weekend or waking night shift.
• Part time is pro rata salary
• Be qualified as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist (L4 and above in Counselling) with BACP/COSCA (or similar) registered status.
• Have good IT skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Have a strong clinical background, with excellent Assessment skills.
• Able to make sound Clinical decisions, whilst holding Boundaries.
• Be a keen team-player with excellent time management, clinical, communication and organisation skills.
• Keep in mind the needs of clients and the service whilst working under pressure.
• Able to work in a busy environment.
• Having previous EAP/Telephone Counselling or time limited assessment experience, ideally in a corporate environment. While it is advantageous, it is not mandatory, as comprehensive training will be provided.

Benefits

• Full induction training programme, which will be undertaken via Microsoft Teams.
• Being part of an experienced Clinical Team, who are passionate in their field, supportive, diverse and dynamic.
• Based on full time hours, 22 days leave, Bank holidays and your birthday off (leave will be pro-rata on part-time hours).
• Financial assistance for Supervision.
• Regular 1-2-1’s with your line Manager.
• 24/7 On Call staff support.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
• Health Scheme and Employee Assistance Program.
• Life insurance Scheme.