Job summary
Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Counsellor (band 6) to join the Local Primary Mental Health Service (LPMHSS) on a fulltime permanent basis.
The post holder will deliver high quality evidence-based counselling interventions to adults experiencing mild to moderate or and stable severe but stable mental health difficulties.
The role is integrated into a multi-disciplinary team delivering brief psychological interventions (6-10 sessions).
The successful applicant will be a qualified Accredited Counsellor/ Psychotherapist ideally with experience of working within NHS and Primary Care Mental Health settings with a strong commitment to Recovery focussed Person-Centred care.
Main duties of the job
- Carry a comprehensive clinical caseload, providing relational based, person-centred intervention plansinformed by professional Counselling/Psychotherapy knowledge. o Deliver face to face clinics from one or more of the LPMHSS Hub locations, in addition to virtual clinics via video consultation platforms. o Attend team meetings and multi-disciplinary clinical meetings about individual service users. o Maintain an Outlook diary for all clinical activity and work with the Team Lead and administrative team to work in accordance with a personalised job plan. o Manage, plan and prioritise daily workload, including managing own clinical caseload in accordance with own individualjob plan and with the support of the line manager and clinical supervisor. oAttend meetings relevant to the post, including triage/screening meetings. oEngage in regular specialist clinical supervision from an appropriately qualified and experienced clinical supervisor.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
Person Specification
english
Essential
- Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist/Family & Systemic Psychotherapist - Professional Accreditation with BACP, UKCP or equivalent
- Knowledge of formulation, intervention planning, and delivering brief evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions
- Knowledge and understanding of Local Primary Mental Health Support Services/Primary Care Mental Health
- Training in risk assessment and risk management
Desirable
- Training in providing clinical supervision
- Evidence of further training in psychological interventions and/or therapeutic interventions
- WARRN training
- Knowledge and understanding of Mental Health Legislation in Wales
- Additional Training and qualifications in: o Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and/or Family Therapy and/or Psychotherapy and/or working with trauma and/or Psychosocial Interventions and/or Counselling and/or Dementia and/or Group Therapies and/ or Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and/or other evidence-based brief psychological interventions
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification / accreditation experience working in a Mental Health setting delivering brief interventions, including experience of working with people who experience significant barriers to care (marginalised groups)
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health
- Meeting agreed/specified service targets
- Managing own caseload and time and of working independently
- Demonstrates high standards in all forms of communication
- Leading change, service improvement initiatives and/or other service development
- Evidence of supporting daily living, community networking, health promotion and an understanding of the Recovery Model
Desirable
- Supervising or teaching within a health care context
- Organising and facilitating psychoeducation to groups of services users
- Providing mental health support to people of all ages
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Reflect on own practice and to use learned knowledge to change and adapt
- Make decisions autonomously and delegate work appropriately
- Recognise limits to professional competence and to seek advice, consultation and supervision, where appropriate
- Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills
- De-escalate/calm situations when faced with verbal and/or physical aggression
- Professional attitude to work and team members
- Adhere to service and Health Board policies and protocols
- Work under pressure and set priorities
- Maintain effective working relationships
- Highest level of integrity
- Commitment to continuous learning and reflective practice
- Demonstrates adaptability and resilience
- Familiarity with Attend Anywhere (or other video conferencing systems)
Desirable
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Other
Essential
- Ability to work reliably and consistently independently
- Good interpersonal skills, sensitivity, tolerance, and enthusiasm
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
- IT literate with keyboard skills
- Ability to travel between locations in Powys in a timely manner
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Powys Teaching Health Board
Address
Spa Rd, Richardson Centre, Llandrindod Wells
Spa Rd. Llandrindod Wells
Llandrindod Wells
LD1 5HA
United Kingdom
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