About the role

  • Undertake individual counselling with students, in-person and remotely.
  • Provide short-term confidential counselling to matriculated University of Edinburgh students.
  • Practice brief therapy and deliver therapy online and by telephone.
  • Assess risk and apply knowledge of adolescent development.
  • Work as part of a large multi-disciplinary Student Counselling Service team.
  • Work semester time (September to May) on a part-time sessional guaranteed-hours basis (21 hours/week, 3 days/week).
  • Attend campus at least two days per week and collaborate with colleagues.
  • Maintain professional standards in line with BACP accreditation.

Requirements

  • A professional qualification in counselling or psychotherapy with relevant post-qualifying experience.
  • Counsellor/psychotherapist accreditation with BACP (or other PSA registered body) or working towards accreditation.
  • Skilled in practicing brief therapy and in delivering therapy remotely (online and by telephone).
  • Knowledge of adolescent development and risk assessment.
  • A clear understanding of how the organisational context impacts on therapeutic decisions.
  • Experience of working with students in a higher education setting (desirable).
  • Must evidence right to work in the UK; University cannot sponsor Skilled Worker visa.
  • Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check required.
  • Availability to work semester time (September to May), 21 hours per week (3 days per week), at least 2 days on campus.

Benefits

  • A competitive salary.
  • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
  • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
  • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options.
  • Hourly rate includes an annual leave allowance.

Job title

Counsellor

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£41,064 - £48,822 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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