Mental Health Support Specialist

6 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom WhereToTalk Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Support Specialist to join our team at WhereToTalk. This role is responsible for providing high-quality counselling and support services to students, assessing their needs, and delivering appropriate interventions.

The ideal candidate will have a professional counselling qualification, BACP accreditation, or equivalent, and extensive experience in providing counselling and conducting mental health assessments.

The salary for this role is £36,023 - £45,585 per annum, depending on experience, with a 0.6 FTE contract.

This is a hybrid permanent role, requiring the ability to work flexibly from home or campus, according to service needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake initial assessments of students presenting at the Counselling and Support service to assess their needs, monitor risk, and offer appropriate response.
  • Provide high-quality counselling and support according to professional practice agreed with the Counselling Manager and in compliance with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Ethical Framework.
  • Liaise with Wellbeing colleagues, academic staff, and external services to negotiate appropriate support and responses for individual students.
  • Provide therapeutic support to a wide range of students to address their presenting emotional or psychological issues, including those who may have mental health difficulties.
Requirements
  • Professional counselling qualification.
  • BACP accredited counsellor, UKCP registered psychotherapist, or HCPC registered counselling psychologist or eligible for such accreditation.
  • Extensive experience in providing counselling and conducting mental health assessments.
  • Ability to work flexibly to plan and prioritise workload, and to meet deadlines.
About Us

At WhereToTalk, we are committed to providing exceptional student wellbeing services. Our team of experienced professionals works collaboratively to deliver high-quality support and guidance to students, empowering them to achieve their full potential.



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