Accredited Counsellor

7 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Optima Health Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Accredited Counsellor to join our team at Optima Health, working closely with the MET Police. As a key member of our occupational health team, you will provide confidential counselling and related services to staff and officers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct weekly psychological screening appointments with clients in vulnerable roles.
  • Facilitate support groups on various mental health topics, including bereavement and substance misuse.
  • Provide crisis counselling on a case-by-case basis, as specified by the Clinical Lead.
  • Deliver trauma interventions, including major and critical incidents, in accordance with Optima and MPS policy.
  • Manage your caseload, delivering short-term counselling for clients with personal or work-related issues.
  • Offer intermittent, longer-term support to suspended officers.
  • Provide advice and support to managers on counselling services and manage a duty mailbox for urgent assessments.
  • Conduct psychological risk assessments and act according to MPS risk management protocol.
  • Deliver presentations and offer practical problem-solving guidance and signpost to other agencies or internal teams.
Requirements
  • BACP Accreditation is essential (or equivalent).
  • Experience in substance misuse is advantageous.
  • Evidence of completion of psychological risk assessment and ability to work autonomously.
  • Experience of delivering a brief counselling model.
  • Understanding of IAPT measurement forms.
  • A knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
  • At least 3 years' experience of working in a counselling service, occupational health or related service offering short-term solution-focused therapy.
About Us

Optima Health is the UK market leader in occupational health and wellbeing services. We aim to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in our client organisations. We offer a structured induction and training programme, tailored career development, and opportunities for further training and qualifications.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.

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