Mental Health Therapist

1 week ago


Castle Donington, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Place2Be Full time

About the Role

Candidates for this placement opportunity will provide emotional and therapeutic support to children and young people aged 4-18 in partner schools.

Place2Be, an organisation that has adopted the BACP ethical framework of good practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy, offers a high level of support to counsellors through regular supervision, tailored training workshops, and a well-recognised clinical placement.

  • We provide a comprehensive induction programme and clinical supervision is undertaken at the end of each day.
  • Counsellors on placement are expected to be available for a minimum of one day per week to work in a therapeutic capacity with up to 3 children offering one-to-one counselling.
  • Placements are term time only and run for one academic year, with opportunities for renewal beyond this period.
  • You will have the opportunity to attend up to six optional workshops throughout the year which are recognised as continuing professional development time.
  • Sessions spent with children are accepted as clinical hours towards professional accreditation, and are recognised by the BACP and UKCP.
  • A placement is an excellent stepping stone into a job opportunity and career with Place2Be, with over 2/3 of our clinical staff having previously held this position.

Location Flexibility

This role offers flexibility in terms of location, with placements available in primary and secondary schools nationwide. As a result, you will have the opportunity to gain experience working in diverse educational settings.

Diversity and Inclusion

Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Benefits

The salary for this role is estimated to be around £28,000-£30,000 per annum, depending on your level of experience and qualifications.

Requirements

To be considered for this placement opportunity, you will need to be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist, or Clinical Psychologist, or be studying towards one of these professions. You should also have relevant experience of direct work with children and young people.



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