Job summary
Full Time = 37.5 Hours Per Week
This is an ideal opportunity for a
qualified Counsellor with 2 years post qualification experience working in a
primary care psychological therapies service.
As an applicant you must have completed
an advanced diploma in counselling and have experience of working in mental
health services.
You will need to demonstrate an
understanding of anxiety and depression and how these can present in primary
care. You will have the opportunity to enhance your existing skills by
attending the PCE-CFD training.
This is an autonomous role and its
essential that you possess advanced communication skills and an understanding
of clinical risk.
It would also be desirable if youve got
training and experience in delivering supervision and experience working in a
primary care setting as well as having previously worked in a target driven
service.
Main duties of the job
Our team provide NICE compliant
psychotherapy incorporating Counselling, CBT and Guided Self Help to clients in
primary care across Kirklees . This is an 8-8 service Monday to Friday, and we
offer sessions either by Microsoft Teams, telephone or face to face.
We hold clinics both in Trust premises
and also in primary care settings across the area to ensure that were, as much
as possible, nearby for the people that use the service.
We treat clients with common mental
health problems such as depression or anxiety disorders like Generalised
Anxiety Disorder, OCD, PTSD, social phobia or body dysmorphic disorder.
All employees of
the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to
protect patients
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
The post holder
will provide specialist Person- Centred Experiential
Counselling for Depression (PCE CfD) within an
Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service. The post holder
will provide a high quality clinical service to the users of the service.
They will provide specialist
assessment and intervention while working collaboratively with colleagues
trained in IAPT modality professions and professionals from other agencies and
carers. They will be clinically responsible to a Lead Counsellor. Clinical
oversight of all work will be held by the Lead Counsellor in the service.
The job plan will
be delivered in the services the post is based.
The post holder
will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework
of the team while observing Trust and National policies and procedures.
KEY RESULT
AREAS:
1.
To
undertake the initial screening and assessment of clients referred to IAPT.
2.
To
manage a caseload of clients with psychological needs at a primary care level
including the assessment and formulation of treatment plans, delivery and
evaluation of Counselling for Depression.
3.
To
work within an IAPT stepped care model and deliver IAPT approved Person- Centred
Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE CfD)
4.
To
contribute to the development of Person- Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE CfD) within
the IAPT Service, which may include proposing changes to service delivery and
practices in line with the overall organisational policy.
5. BACP accredited.
6. To deliver and undergo clinical supervision in
line with Trust/ IAPT Service policy and BACP guidelines.
7.
To
be responsible for continuing professional development in line with BACP
guidelines.
8.
To
provide training to members of the team as appropriate related to their
specialism.
9.
To
act as a mentor to Trainee Person- Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE CfD) course
and counselling students on placement within the Service.
10.
An
ability to remain still and attentive for substantial periods of time during
assessment, treatment, and supervision sessions, which is restrictive of free
physical movement.
11.
To
record data related to client work as require. E.g. outcome measures,
evaluation of intervention.
12.
To
assist in the evolution of the service by contributing to data collection and analysis
and to participate in research projects as required.
13.
To
attend meetings as required to meet client and service needs.
14.
The
post holder will participate in any other activity as agreed with the Lead
Counsellor and managers.
15.
Adhere
to an agreed level of activity relating to the number of client contacts
offered and clinical session carried out per week in order to minimise waiting
times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
For the full job description please see the attachedin 'Supporting Information'
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
The post holder
will provide specialist Person- Centred Experiential
Counselling for Depression (PCE CfD) within an
Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service. The post holder
will provide a high quality clinical service to the users of the service.
They will provide specialist
assessment and intervention while working collaboratively with colleagues
trained in IAPT modality professions and professionals from other agencies and
carers. They will be clinically responsible to a Lead Counsellor. Clinical
oversight of all work will be held by the Lead Counsellor in the service.
The job plan will
be delivered in the services the post is based.
The post holder
will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework
of the team while observing Trust and National policies and procedures.
KEY RESULT
AREAS:
1.
To
undertake the initial screening and assessment of clients referred to IAPT.
2.
To
manage a caseload of clients with psychological needs at a primary care level
including the assessment and formulation of treatment plans, delivery and
evaluation of Counselling for Depression.
3.
To
work within an IAPT stepped care model and deliver IAPT approved Person- Centred
Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE CfD)
4.
To
contribute to the development of Person- Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE CfD) within
the IAPT Service, which may include proposing changes to service delivery and
practices in line with the overall organisational policy.
5. BACP accredited.
6. To deliver and undergo clinical supervision in
line with Trust/ IAPT Service policy and BACP guidelines.
7.
To
be responsible for continuing professional development in line with BACP
guidelines.
8.
To
provide training to members of the team as appropriate related to their
specialism.
9.
To
act as a mentor to Trainee Person- Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE CfD) course
and counselling students on placement within the Service.
10.
An
ability to remain still and attentive for substantial periods of time during
assessment, treatment, and supervision sessions, which is restrictive of free
physical movement.
11.
To
record data related to client work as require. E.g. outcome measures,
evaluation of intervention.
12.
To
assist in the evolution of the service by contributing to data collection and analysis
and to participate in research projects as required.
13.
To
attend meetings as required to meet client and service needs.
14.
The
post holder will participate in any other activity as agreed with the Lead
Counsellor and managers.
15.
Adhere
to an agreed level of activity relating to the number of client contacts
offered and clinical session carried out per week in order to minimise waiting
times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
For the full job description please see the attachedin 'Supporting Information'
Person Specification
TRAINING
Essential
- Trained in IAPT approved Person- Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE CfD) course
- Willing to undertake counselling supervision training
Desirable
- Trained in another IAPT approved modality training e.g Couples Therapy for Depression, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
- Completed counselling supervision training
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 450 hours supervised clinical practice hours.
- Previously worked with a range of clients with a variety of mental health presentations.
- Experience of working in brief short-term counselling intervention.
- Experience of the role of counselling within IAPT and of stepped care services
- Regular supervised practice
Desirable
- Experience of multi-disciplinary work and collaboration.
- Experience of giving of mentoring or supervision
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- Understanding of the role of counselling for depression within IAPT and knowledge of stepped care services
- Able to demonstrate ability to manage own caseload.
- Knowledge of ethical and legal issues/dilemmas relating to counselling in primary care.
- Good record keeping and knowledge of record keeping guidelines
- Good communication skills verbal and written
- Enthusiasm for a broad range of psychological treatments and an interest in models of service delivery
- An ability to articulate the value added by counselling within the context of multi-disciplinary mental health services
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS structure and policy
- A commitment to the evaluation of services, the use of audit and a desire to continue to develop expertise in this area.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Counselling or Advanced Diploma and able to demonstrate competencies to degree level
- BACP accredited
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to work independently but also a team Player.
- Ability to work and contain stress in the context of their work
- Commitment to supervision and support.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
Person Specification
TRAINING
Essential
- Trained in IAPT approved Person- Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE CfD) course
- Willing to undertake counselling supervision training
Desirable
- Trained in another IAPT approved modality training e.g Couples Therapy for Depression, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
- Completed counselling supervision training
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 450 hours supervised clinical practice hours.
- Previously worked with a range of clients with a variety of mental health presentations.
- Experience of working in brief short-term counselling intervention.
- Experience of the role of counselling within IAPT and of stepped care services
- Regular supervised practice
Desirable
- Experience of multi-disciplinary work and collaboration.
- Experience of giving of mentoring or supervision
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- Understanding of the role of counselling for depression within IAPT and knowledge of stepped care services
- Able to demonstrate ability to manage own caseload.
- Knowledge of ethical and legal issues/dilemmas relating to counselling in primary care.
- Good record keeping and knowledge of record keeping guidelines
- Good communication skills verbal and written
- Enthusiasm for a broad range of psychological treatments and an interest in models of service delivery
- An ability to articulate the value added by counselling within the context of multi-disciplinary mental health services
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS structure and policy
- A commitment to the evaluation of services, the use of audit and a desire to continue to develop expertise in this area.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Counselling or Advanced Diploma and able to demonstrate competencies to degree level
- BACP accredited
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to work independently but also a team Player.
- Ability to work and contain stress in the context of their work
- Commitment to supervision and support.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
