Remote Sessional Counsellor​/Psychotherapist

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* Job Title:

** Remote Sessional Counsellor/Psychotherapist  
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* Contract:

** Permanent  
** Salary:** £36,500 per annum based on a full time equivalent + fantastic benefits  
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* Working Hours:

** Minimum 3 days per week - Monday, Thursday and Friday or weekends. Open to Tuesday and Wednesday if working over 3 days a week.  
** Shift Pattern:
** Service is open Monday to Sunday, 7.5-hour shifts with a 30 minute lunch break. Shifts start from 8:00 am and the latest finish is  late shift or a Saturday/Sunday shift required.
** Paid enhancements for weekends
** Working days and hours are subject to service demands and will be discussed prior to the interview
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* Location:

** Remote – home-based (UK Only)
*** This advert may close ahead of the stated deadline should we receive an exceptionally high number of applications.
***** We Make Health Happen
** At Bupa, our patients are your top priority. With no shareholders, we reinvest our profits back into our business, giving you the extra time and technology needed to make a difference every day.
** Your Role:
** As a Counsellor/Psychotherapist, you will provide high-quality, effective, and safe remote counselling to Bupa customers over the short, medium, or longer term. You will work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team, liaising daily with internal and external services, organisations, and safeguarding agencies.
** Responsibilities:
*** Provide high-quality counselling or brief interventions with excellent clinical outcomes.
* Deliver comprehensive assessments and formulations to drive evidence-based interventions.
* Offer different models of service delivery, including telephone or video consultations, based on client preference.
* Adhere to Bupa’s case management processes and collaborate with Clinical Leads and the wider therapy team.
* Follow sessional limits based on the client’s company benefits.
* Provide signposting or onward referrals as needed.
* Offer ad-hoc or one-off wellbeing support and coaching.
* Conduct one-off assessments and referral recommendations.
* Deliver group psychoeducation, raise mental health awareness, and promote mental wellbeing through remote presentations, workshops, and training.
* Work autonomously within professional guidelines and Bupa’s service policies and procedures.
* Attend regular clinical supervision and team meetings.
* Collaborate with the operational and clinical team to improve client and employee experiences.
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* Qualifications:

**** Essential:
*** BACP Accredited Counsellors/Psychotherapists
* NCPS Professional Accredited Registrants
* UKCP Registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellors/Psychotherapists
* 3 years of full-time post-qualification counselling experience.
** Please note, accreditation is required at the time of application
**** Desirable:
*** Training in incident support.
* Corporate experience and business understanding.
** Key

Skills & Experience:

*** General adult mental health specialism experience.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Systems and electronic medical record systems.
* Ability to evaluate, plan, and prioritise workload within demanding time scales.
* Proven customer service and client liaison experience.
* Excellent clinical knowledge application.
* Strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
* Professional and personal drive.
* Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and self-sufficient.
* Rapid and decisive response capability.
* Excellent team player.
* Strong problem-solving skills.
* Experience managing own caseload and working towards individual targets and outcomes.
* Efficient diary management and time boundary maintenance.
* High standards in written and oral communication.
* Diverse and varied clinical experience.
** Personal Characteristics:
*** Well-developed communication skills.
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