Accredited Counsellor/EMDR Therapist

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Optima Health Full time
Job Title: Accredited Counsellor/EMDR Therapist

Location: Onsite- Base locations in Sidcup & Lambeth, however further travel within London is required on a need must basis.

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time or Part Time. Monday - Friday- 9am-5pm. Minimum of 3 days per week.

We are seeking an experienced Accredited Counsellor/EMDR Therapist to join our team working with the MET Police. The successful candidate will deliver both counselling and EMDR sessions to staff and officers in the MET police within the context of a multi-specialist occupational health team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver crisis counselling based on case-by-case need as specified by the Clinical Lead.
  • Provide trauma interventions, including major and critical incidents, working within Optima and MPS policy.
  • Manage own caseload, delivering short-term (up to 6 sessions) of counselling for clients with personal or work-related issues, who are off sick or at work, with a goal of returning staff back to recuperative/full duties.
  • Deliver short-term EMDR therapy for clients with work-related issues, who are off sick or at work, up to 12 sessions, with a goal of returning staff back to recuperative/full duties.
  • Deliver short-term Trauma Focused CBT for clients, up to 12 sessions.
  • Deliver Short-Term Integrative Counselling for clients, up to 6 sessions.
  • Advice to other members of the multidisciplinary team on the use of EMDR and Trauma Focused counselling.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of Level 3 EMDR training (accredited training as required by the UK EMDR Association) plus working towards accreditation with the UK EMDR Association.
  • Experience delivering EMDR therapy.
  • Experience in substance misuse would be advantageous.
  • Evidence of completion of psychological risk assessment and have the ability to work autonomously.
  • Experience of delivering a brief counselling model.
  • Understanding of the use of IAPT measurement forms.
  • A knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and risk management.

What We Offer:

  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
  • Buy and sell holiday scheme.
  • Clinical Training Academy.
  • Professional Registration fees paid.
  • Health Cash Plan.
  • Pension Scheme.
  • Career progression opportunities.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Eye care test vouchers.
  • Perkbox retail reward and discount scheme.
  • Life assurance.

About Optima Health:

Optima Health is the UK market leader in the provision of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Formed by the combination of three leading businesses (Optima Health, TP Health and Healthwork), the new Optima Health is more than the consolidation of the individual legacy businesses, our combined and complementary capability means we can offer unrivalled clinical expertise and industry leading tailored solutions to our clients. Our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in our client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people.

We offer a structured induction and training programme in your first few weeks, with touchpoints all the way through and support from your Line Manager. We offer tailored career development and opportunities for further training and qualifications, to support you in your career journey.

Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is 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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