Counsellor

Counsellor Nuffield Health Battersea Fitness and Wellbeing Club | Emotional Wellbeing | Hybrid-Working | Permanent (Part Time or Full-Time Positions Available) Competitive salary available, depending on experience Minimum Hours: 22.5 per week Nuffield Health is the charity that's building a healthier nation, one day at a time. From award-winning hospitals and leisure facilities to community programmes for all - we'll do whatever it takes to look after the UK's wellbeing. It starts with passion and commitment to quality. It starts with you. As an Integrative Counsellor, you'll bring experience of working with people who have common mental health problems, and you will be familiar with a step-care approach to therapy. You will have a bachelor's degree in counselling or counselling psychology with a minimum of two-years post degree experience in counselling. It is essential that you hold Full Accreditation with the BACP or UKCP, Accredited Professional Status with the NCPS or if the role is based in Scotland, Accredited Membership with COSCA. Ideally you will have also completed NICE approved Counselling for Depression training. As a Counsellor with us, you will: Assess and treat people with common mental health problems in the self-management of their recovery. Undertake patient centred consultations which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and/or recovery and make an accurate assessment of risk to self and others. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the Nuffield Health referral protocols, and refer clients to the relevant support agencies/GP where our service is not appropriate. Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to Nuffield Health and any regulations and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the Department of Health. Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times, adhering to the information governance policy. Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in treatment for common mental health problems. Keep up to date records in relation to continued professional development and maintain specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments. Helping you feel good We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From free private healthcare to gym membership, a cycle to work scheme and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you

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