BACP Registered and Accredited Counsellor

The Therapy and Lifestyle Clinic (TLC) is a new up and coming business, providing support for people experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems, operating predominantly with a client base that would be deemed between steps 2-3 of the Stepped Care Model. TLC is a highly professional private service with a drive to offer gold standard psychological interventions including CBT, Psychosexual therapy, EMDR and Counselling.

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for exciting opportunities to join The TLC team, to be part of our professional and innovative service. At TLC we specialise in evidence–based psychological therapies and we are looking for an experienced BACP accredited Counsellor to join our team.

Role Responsibility

You will join our team in Chesterfield to assist with the delivery of the service and as a key member of the team, you will be working closely with our clinical team to maintain our high standards and help us to develop.

As an experienced therapist you’ll be managing your own caseload and working alongside our qualified and trainee therapists to support delivery of groups and workshops as well as supporting clients before, during and after their engagement with the service.

You will get regular supervision and will be able to access regular masterclasses to develop your skills and support your career development. You will work with your supervisor and line manager to make sure development and CPD plans are in place for your ongoing growth.

The Ideal Candidate

As well as being passionate about helping people, you will need outstanding written and telephone communication skills as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a team. In return, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career with us.

Previous experience working in an IAPT or equivalent service would be beneficial, as would further training in evidence based therapies such as IPT or EMDR, and Supervisor Training. People with lived experience of mental health issues are encouraged to apply for these posts.

Benefits

The benefits included in this role:

£27,000 Salary P.A.

28 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, increasing to 28 days plus one fifth of a working week after 5 years of continuous service and 28 days plus two fifths of a working week after 10 years’ continuous service. Additional holiday entitlement will be applied from the start of the new holiday year (1st January) after 5 and 10 years continuous service.

Sick pay – No payment for the first three waiting days (normal working days) for each separate period of sickness absence. After six months’ employment Company Sick Pay will be paid up to a maximum of three weeks in any rolling year, thereafter at the Company’s discretion.

Bonus Payments/Rewards

We have an auto enrolment pension scheme in line with the government regulations which you will be enrolled in after 3 months employment if you qualify.

Regular supervision, management supervision and group supervision

Flexible working hours inclusive of remote and office-based working

Training and career development opportunities

The service offers therapy opportunities for clients between the hours of 8am-8pm and in the future, also at weekends. Successful candidates must be prepared to work flexibly to meet service needs within these hours. A balance of in-clinic work and remote working is encouraged.

For further details, please contact:

Sian Spencer-Bray (Clinical Director and Lead Psychotherapist)

Sian@TheTLC.uk or 07900363835