Counsellor/psychotherapist

**Counsellor/Psychotherapist (First Psychology Edinburgh)**

**Enjoy a rewarding, stimulating and busy independent practice as a self-employed practitioner working in partnership with a leading clinical organisation in Edinburgh**
- Suitable for qualified and experienced counsellor/psychotherapy professionals, with senior roles available for suitably qualified and experienced practitioners.
- Part-time roles available (minimum commitment of 0.3FTE including the availability to work evenings and/or Saturday mornings and afternoons).
- Chance to become part of a busy and growing practice in Edinburgh with an expanding number of centres throughout the city as well as online.
- Provides mentoring and support in running your own independent practice in partnership, as well as CPD, peer-support and training opportunities.
- Offers the opportunity to generate a stable and significant income from your clinical work.

**Introduction**

First Psychology Scotland is a leading independent provider of counselling and psychological therapies in Scotland. With eleven bespoke therapy centres located throughout the country as well as an established online portal we deliver services to individuals and organisations. We work with over 120 practitioners from a range of backgrounds including counselling/psychotherapy, CBT, counselling psychology, clinical psychology and coaching. We have recently launched our First Psychology Institute to provide CPD and training opportunities to those working in partnership with us.

**About the role**

This self-employed partnership role, based in our Edinburgh service, will provide the opportunity to develop a therapeutic role specialising in counselling/psychotherapy to self-referred and organisationally referred clients. The availability to work on Saturday mornings and afternoons is required and some online work may be required. The ability to work with couples and/or children/young persons as well as the ability to offer specialist skills/expertise in working with eating distress, EMDR or with complex presentations/neurodiversity would be an advantage.

The role will commence in August 2023 and offers the potential to generate a significant income, which will depend on skills and experience.

**Who should apply**

Applicants should be able to demonstrate an outstanding ability to integrate clinical practice and professional learning, and to engage professionally within a highly reputable organisation. We are looking for practitioners with the following competencies:

- Highly developed clinical skills in counselling/psychotherapy.
- An ability to understand clinical presentations and needs, and to develop an effective approach to meeting these using established counselling and/or psychotherapeutic models.
- An ability to undertake both short-term and longer-term therapeutic work with clients.
- An ability to work independently but also within a pluralistic, multi-profession ‘psychological community’.
- Highly developed personal management and communication skills, including the effective use of IT.
- Flexibility and adaptability in approach, with an advanced ability to learn and develop new skills and understandings.
- A mature and highly professional approach in working with clients from a range of backgrounds.

**How to apply**
- Your CV
- A brief statement detailing your relevant experience/qualifications and suitability for this role and any days of the week you would be unavailable to work due to other commitments

You can also call us on 0131-668-1440-to find out more.

**CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS - 12pm 3rd May 2023**

**Interviews will be held during the week commencing 22nd May 2023**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 03/05/2023
Expected start date: 07/08/2023