Remote Counsellor/Psychotherapist - Young Person
Job Description:
Counsellor/Psychotherapist - Young Person (YP) - Must be BACP accredited

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about supporting young people and confident working independently in a remote setting. You’ll need:

• A recognised counselling diploma qualification (Level 4 or higher)
• Must have BACP accreditation
• At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience working with children and young people
• Experience supporting clients with a range of presenting issues, including complex cases
• Ideally, previous experience delivering telephone counselling
• Strong IT skills - confident using MS Office and MS Teams
• A flexible approach to working shifts, including weekends

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Remote Counsellor/Psychotherapist, you’ll:

• Provide telephone counselling to a varied caseload of young people
• Deliver short, medium, and longer-term support depending on individual needs
• Conduct mental health triage assessments and manage risk appropriately
• Work in line with professional standards and regulatory frameworks
• Maintain accurate records and follow Bupa’s policies and procedures
• Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to ensure high-quality care

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• 25 days holiday (pro rata if part-time), increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
• Long Service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!
• Interest- free annual travel Loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets
• Wagestream - Have early access up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
• Competitive Pension plans and Parental leave options as well as access to unique products such as our Menopause plan
• My Bupa Extras - discounts at your favourite retailers, plus a huge range of tools, content and information to support you with your wellbein