B5, B6 or B7 Counsellor/High Intensity Counselling Psychotherapist

at  Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking to recruit Registered and/or Accredited Band 5, 6 or 7 Counsellors to join our urban team based in Dorset. The urban team covers Poole, Bournemouth & Christchurch.
We have a permanent position available in Poole and Bournemouth East. We also have a fixed term contract in Bournemouth West until September 2025.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with the appropriate skills, experience and qualifications to join a highly motivated, professional and committed team. All successful candidates will be expected to train or be qualified in one of the following NICE Approved Counselling modalities; Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) Person Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE CfD) or Couples Therapy for Depression (CTfD).
The requirements for a Band 5 position will be a minimum of a recognised Diploma in Counselling, be Registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and be working towards Accreditation. Band 6 positions include Accreditation status with an appropriate Professional governing Body e.g BACP/BPC/UKCP and in training in a NICE approved modality. Band 7 positions include Accreditation status and qualification and current practice in one of the NICE approved modalities; Person Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE CfD), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) or Couples Therapy for Depression (CTfD).
You will be expected to provide Counselling via digital and telephone platforms plus face-to-face appointments including on occasion home visits and working with interpreters. We provide short term time limited treatment. You will be required to facilitate groups online or in person and have excellent administration, IT and communication skills. The successful candidate will work as part of a team, be expected to work flexibly including one evening per week to meet with service demand.
Previous experience of working in an NHS mental health setting, NHS Talking Therapies previously IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapy) service or similar organisation would be highly desirable.
It is essential before applying that you read the job description and person specification for each banding. it is also essential you state your preferred area to work.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.
Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament o our brilliant people. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in
equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where
everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the
best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and
teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every
day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support

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