Experienced Adult

**About us**

Stable Minds CIC is a non-profit mental health organisation based in Knutsford, Cheshire. Our focus is on relieving the NHS's strain by providing support groups and counselling services for a range of mental health issues. Our approach is centered on offering holistic, high-quality care, and we have supported over 2,000 clients in our 24 months. This innovative organisation values continuous learning and development within its team to ensure the delivery of exceptional mental health care.

**Position**: Qualified Counsellor (Full/Part-Time, Self-Employed)

**Duties**:

- Conduct individual 1:1 sessions with Adults and young people
- Assess clients' mental health needs and develop treatment plans
- Provide evidence-based counselling interventions
- Monitor and evaluate clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records and own case load.

**Experience**:

- Level 4 counselling preferably as a integrative counsellor
- Level 5 CYP Counselling would be beneficial
- Experience working with children age 5 +
- Member of the BACP or equivalent
- Experience providing counselling to individuals
- Knowledge of various therapeutic modalities and interventions
- Strong assessment and diagnostic skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

**Skills**:

- Empathy and compassion for clients
- Active listening and effective communication skills
- Ability to establish rapport and build therapeutic relationships
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
- Cultural sensitivity and awareness of diversity issues in therapy
- Confident working with children age 5 and above would be beneficial

**Hours**:Self employed bases with a option to go employed after a trial period.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: £22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 10 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Counselling: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/12/2024
Expected start date: 01/12/2024