Senior Counsellor

Responsibilities:

- Provide counselling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups
- Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans based on clients' needs
- Implement evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions
- Facilitate group therapy sessions and support groups if required.

As a Senior Counsellor, your primary responsibilities will include but not limited to:

- Working with a range of clients, addressing their diverse needs, and providing therapeutic support. This would either be in person sessions or online as agreed.
- Developing and maintaining strong therapeutic relationships with clients, providing empathy, understanding, and a safe space for exploration and growth.
- Conducting assessments and formulating appropriate treatment plans based on clients' specific goals and concerns.
- Implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions and techniques to promote healing and personal development.
- Maintaining accurate and confidential client records using the online diary system, ensuring compliance with relevant legal and BACP/COSCA ethical guidelines.
- Collaborating with other professionals, organisations, and agencies to ensure continuity of care and support for clients as required.
- Participating in professional development activities to remain updated on current research, best practices, and industry trends.
- Attend and contribute to Company Team meetings, which may be required outside of normal working hours.

**Requirements**:
You should possess the following qualifications and skills:

- Hold a recognised Diploma in a Counselling qualification and 1 years’ experience is preferrable however newly qualified counsellors will also be considered.
- Experience in conducting counselling sessions and providing therapeutic support to individuals and couples (preferrable).
- Knowledge and or experience of different therapeutic approaches and interventions.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to build rapport, demonstrate empathy, and establish trust with clients and other members of the team.
- Strong organisational skills to effectively manage client caseloads, maintain accurate records, and prioritise tasks.
- Adherence to professional codes of ethics as per BACP/COSCA guidelines and PVG Disclosure requirements.
- Proactive attitude towards professional development and continuous learning.

MAC Counselling Limited is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within the workplace including Hybrid working as required. We welcome all individuals, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or benefits. The company reserves the right to modify the job description at any time based on business needs.

**Salary**: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

Application question(s):

- What has been your greatest achievement to date?
- What are your Strengths and Weaknesses?
- Are you able to provide a job reference?

**Experience**:

- Counselling: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Clydebank (required)

Work Location: In person