Trainee High Intensity Counsellor: Counselling for

4 weeks ago


Teesside, United Kingdom Alliance Psychological Services Ltd Full time

Alliance Psychological Services is an independent provider of counselling and psychological therapy services based in the Tees Valley area and working across the North-East region. We are working in partnership with Middlesbrough & Stockton Mind to deliver the IMPACT on Teesside service

We have an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative service whilst undertaking training in Counselling for Depression as part of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) workforce expansion Programme. You will work within our High Intensity Counselling pathway, with adults aged 16+ experiencing a range of mental health issues including depression. Our team of IAPT High Intensity Counsellors deliver a variety of IAPT interventions, including face to face, telephone, and digital based work.

**The post holders will hold a recognised Counselling qualification with 2 years post-qualifying experience in Primary Care or similar services**, be enthusiastic, hardworking, and able to meet specified targets in order to deliver a high-quality Primary Care Mental Health Service. **You will need to meet the entry requirements for the training programme which can be foundhere**:
Full time and part time positions available (minimum 30 hours weekly). Successful applicants will be employed by one of organisations within the partnership, to be discussed at appointment.

**Main duties of the job**

**You must have Minimum two year post qualifying experience to providing brief counselling to clients with common mental health problems, particularly depression.**

An essential requirement to be eligible for this trainee role is you do not currently work in an IAPT service delivering IAPT interventions. There is an expectation that you will be offered a permanent qualified post within the IMPACT service on qualification.

You must have right to work in the UK as we are currently unable to offer working visa opportunities.

Impact on Teesside has responsibility for safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults within our service, part of this is to follow safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is also a requirement that all staff understand it is each persons individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of our clients.

**About us**

Alliance offers first rate training and development opportunities, 38 days annual leave pro rata, rising 1 day every 5 years of service (as well as the option to purchase additional annual leave) EAP health scheme including costs towards eye tests/glasses, dental treatment, physio treatment and shopping discounts alongside a 3% contributory pension scheme. We also offer lots of health and wellbeing initiatives for our staff and promote flexible working for a positive work life balance.

At Middlesbrough & Stockton Mind, our staff are at the very core of all we do. So, we aim to offer varied and rewarding roles with substantial development opportunities. Mind also offers up to 40 days annual leave pro rata, commencing at 34 days (Inc BH) and rising 1 day every year of service (up to a maximum of 40 days inc BH). We offer up to 2 days paid per year for volunteering with other organisations, Spectrum Health, and shopping discounts.We also offer lots of health and well-being initiatives for our staff and promote flexible working for a positive work-life balance. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in our employment practice and service delivery.We have a commitment to equality and diversity and it's our aim to employ a representative workforce that reflects the community we serve.We are signatories to the Mindful Employers Charter, and also has Investors in People status and is a Living Wage employer.

**Job description**

**Job responsibilities**

The Postholder will provide a range of evidence-based psychological interventions within the framework of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Programme as part of Impacts Primary Care Psychological Wellbeing Therapies (PWT) Service across the Tees area. They will contribute to patient assessment and treatment within the Core IAPT and Counselling & Wellbeing pathways of the service.

This position may require flexible hours between 8am until 8pm weekdays.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
**To work as a member of the Impact PWT Service Team**
- To create and maintain effective working relationships within the PWT Team and elsewhere.
- To offer advice and support to other members of the wider Primary Care Team, including GPs and other Health Professionals, on mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for patients with mental health needs.
- To liaise effectively with Secondary Care and voluntary sector organisations and services
- To attend meetings and provide reports as required.
- To assist in the development and promotion of the service

**To provide a range of therapeutic interventions**
- To provide assessment, including risk assessmen



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