Rethink Mental Illness are looking for an experienced Counsellor to join or team at HMP Full Sutton.

IMAGINE BEING PART OF AN ORGANISATION WHOSE COMMON PURPOSE IS TO HELP THOSE WHO ARE SEVERELY IMPACTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TREATED WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY – AND THAT’S WHY EQUITY IS ONE OF OUR CORE VALUES. WE DRAW ON THE EXPERTISE, UNIQUE PERSPECTIVES AND LIVED EXPERIENCE OF OUR PEOPLE – REGARDLESS OF WHO THEY ARE OR THEIR BACKGROUND – TO HELP US BECOME INCLUSIVE AND ANTI-RACIST EMPLOYER, CAMPAIGNING ORGANISATION AND SERVICE PROVIDER THAT REFLECT THE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES WE SUPPORT AS A MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY.

As a Counsellor you will work as part of an integrated mental health team within the prison, providing brief counselling for depressive symptoms secondary to a compact life event e.g. bereavement or adjustment in line with Step 2 IAPT guidelines. This is delivered over a brief model (6-8 session) in either 1:1 or group settings. I support with wider mental health activities, such as service promotion, peer mentors, mental health initiatives and service improvement activities. Role specific supervision will be provided in line with BACP guidelines.