Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at NHS North East Lincolnshire Talking Therapies. Since 2009 NHS Talking Therapies has provided evidence-based talking therapies services for North East Lincolnshire. The service provides low and high intensity CBT interventions, EMDR, couples psychotherapy, counselling for depression and interpersonal therapy to support individuals experiencing low to moderate common mental health conditions. The clinical team consists of high intensity therapists, counsellors, psychological well being practitioners, interpersonal therapists, senior psychological well being practitioners and employment advisers. Main duties of the job We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated individual who would like to join our service and team of counsellors. The successful applicant will hold a counselling qualification, or be working towards their accreditation and have experience working in a NHS Talking Therapies service or hold a Counselling for Depression (CfD) qualification and be registered with the BACP. Counsellors in NHS Talking Therapies provide interventions to people experiencing depression at step three of the Stepped Care model. NHS Talking Therapies provides a hybrid of both remote therapy and treatment in person, with clinicians working a combination of the two. Remote therapy is provided by video conferencing (Teams) or by telephone. The post is Band 5/6 dependant on experience and qualifications. THIS IS NOT A FULLY REMOTE POST. About us Hello We are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health services to the NHS and beyond. The whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our own family to use. We offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an outstanding specialist eating disorder facility. Ranked as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies top 100 large company list. As a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden Centre. Working at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we really mean it. We like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference. Come and Join us Please note: Whilst we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AI generated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that has been automatically generated. Should you require any assistance in completing this application due to a disability or other needs please contact navigo.recruitmentnhs.net Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £29,970 to £44,962 a year Pay dependant on qualifications Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B9816-441 Job locations Navigo House, 3-7 Brighowgate Hybrid of office/community based working and working from home Grimsby DN32 0QE Job description Job responsibilities To proactively manage a caseload of people who are experiencing depression and have been assessed as appropriate for brief counselling interventions at step 3 of the stepped care model. To provide effective short term counselling interventions in up to 20 sessions with people experiencing depression, in line with NICE guidance. To effectively manage a caseload of up to 24 patients with the support of clinical supervision. To work collaboratively with the administrative and clinical team. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES To manage a caseload of clients who are experiencing depression; formulating and providing specialist short term counselling interventions To be integrated with the Talking Therapies service, being responsible for those clients who have been assessed and referred for counselling at step 3. To be involved in carrying out initial assessments with people referred to the service. To maintain a professional relationship with the clients and with other staff, with particular attention to confidentiality and the maintenance of boundaries. To ensure all client activity is recorded and monitored in line with the required data management system (SystmOne). To work with senior clinicians to implement and integrate counselling with the talking therapies team at step 3 of the stepped care model, in line with national and local policies. To work within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for providing counselling interventions within the service. CLINICAL To assess clients therapeutic needs at the initial appointment and throughout treatment. To make recommendations for alternative treatment, if the counsellor considers that counselling is not the best source of help for a particular client. To provide brief counselling, (up to 12 sessions) to those aged 16 plus at Talking Therapies. Clients problems may include those who are experiencing: mild to moderate depression, whether reactive or clinical in origin; relationship issues; bereavement; sufferers of domestic, emotional, physical or sexual abuse. To exercise autonomous clinical responsibility for the selection, development and implementation of counselling models, strategies and interventions, adjusting and reformulating as appropriate on the basis of feedback from the client, the counsellors judgement and input from clinical supervision. To communicate with referrers at various stages of the counselling process. To maintain agreed patient record systems and abide by agreed confidentiality boundaries. To keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols. To adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient. To complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service. To adhere to all clinical policies and procedures. To maintain high clinical standards in all aspects of the work. To undertake risk assessment and risk management in line with trust and service policies. INFORMATION AND RESOURCES NHS Talking Therapies requires the use of minimum data set to record the outcomes of the service. The post holder will work with the senior clinicians, clinical lead and service manager to be involved with: Completing all requirements relating to data collection within the service. Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols. RESEARCH AND AUDIT To support the development and implementation of relevant audits, operational policies and guidelines relating to counselling. PROFESSIONAL To be accountable for matters of professional clinical judgement. To take responsibility for and to manage ones own caseload. To assess the appropriateness of referrals for counselling in consultation with the clinical lead and other clinicians. To maintain professional knowledge and competence in line with professional guidelines and to keep updated with theoretical and research developments which affect good working practices. To maintain professional, clinical and ethical standards in compliance with the British Association of Counselling (BACP), Counsellors in Primary Care (CPC) Codes of Ethics and Practice and other relevant practice guidelines. To attend counselling supervision in accordance with BACP Codes of Practice. To undertake any other duties as agreed with the clinical lead and service manager. To comply with all Trust policies and guidelines. To participate in continuing professional development in accordance with BACP and CPC requirements. Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in counselling and other agreed psychological therapies. Attend agreed regular clinical and managerial supervision in line with the trusts policies an Job description Job responsibilities To proactively manage a caseload of people who are experiencing depression and have been assessed as appropriate for brief counselling interventions at step 3 of the stepped care model. To provide effective short term counselling interventions in up to 20 sessions with people experiencing depression, in line with NICE guidance. To effectively manage a caseload of up to 24 patients with the support of clinical supervision. To work collaboratively with the administrative and clinical team. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES To manage a caseload of clients who are experiencing depression; formulating and providing specialist short term counselling interventions To be integrated with the Talking Therapies service, being responsible for those clients who have been assessed and referred for counselling at step 3. To be involved in carrying out initial assessments with people referred to the service. To maintain a professional relationship with the clients and with other staff, with particular attention to confidentiality and the maintenance of boundaries. To ensure all client activity is recorded and monitored in line with the required data management system (SystmOne). To work with senior clinicians to implement and integrate counselling with the talking therapies team at step 3 of the stepped care model, in line with national and local policies. To work within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for providing counselling interventions within the service. CLINICAL To assess clients therapeutic needs at the initial appointment and throughout treatment. To make recommendations for alternative treatment, if the counsellor considers that counselling is not the best source of help for a particular client. To provide brief counselling, (up to 12 sessions) to those aged 16 plus at Talking Therapies. Clients problems may include those who are experiencing: mild to moderate depression, whether reactive or clinical in origin; relationship issues; bereavement; sufferers of domestic, emotional, physical or sexual abuse. To exercise autonomous clinical responsibility for the selection, development and implementation of counselling models, strategies and interventions, adjusting and reformulating as appropriate on the basis of feedback from the client, the counsellors judgement and input from clinical supervision. To communicate with referrers at various stages of the counselling process. To maintain agreed patient record systems and abide by agreed confidentiality boundaries. To keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols. To adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient. To complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service. To adhere to all clinical policies and procedures. To maintain high clinical standards in all aspects of the work. To undertake risk assessment and risk management in line with trust and service policies. INFORMATION AND RESOURCES NHS Talking Therapies requires the use of minimum data set to record the outcomes of the service. The post holder will work with the senior clinicians, clinical lead and service manager to be involved with: Completing all requirements relating to data collection within the service. Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols. RESEARCH AND AUDIT To support the development and implementation of relevant audits, operational policies and guidelines relating to counselling. PROFESSIONAL To be accountable for matters of professional clinical judgement. To take responsibility for and to manage ones own caseload. To assess the appropriateness of referrals for counselling in consultation with the clinical lead and other clinicians. To maintain professional knowledge and competence in line with professional guidelines and to keep updated with theoretical and research developments which affect good working practices. To maintain professional, clinical and ethical standards in compliance with the British Association of Counselling (BACP), Counsellors in Primary Care (CPC) Codes of Ethics and Practice and other relevant practice guidelines. To attend counselling supervision in accordance with BACP Codes of Practice. To undertake any other duties as agreed with the clinical lead and service manager. To comply with all Trust policies and guidelines. To participate in continuing professional development in accordance with BACP and CPC requirements. Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in counselling and other agreed psychological therapies. Attend agreed regular clinical and managerial supervision in line with the trusts policies an Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree Qualification in Person Centred Counselling BACP or CPC Registered / eligible for accreditation / working towards accreditation Desirable Post graduate diploma in High Intensity Psychological interventions Other Talking Therapies Qualifications BACP accreditation Experience Essential Working in Mental Health Services Ability to meet agreed/specific service targets Ability to manage own caseload and time Demonstrate high standards in written communication and able to write clear reports and letters to referrers. Desirable Working in a NHS Talking Therapies setting / Working in Primary Care Mental Health Services Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes Supported the development of a new pathway or service. Additional Criteria Essential High level of enthusiasm and Motivation. Advanced communication skills Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively Ability to work under pressure Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality Ability to be self reflective, whilst working with service users, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision The ability and skills to act as an advocate for a new service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system To work at least 3 days out of 5 days a week, between base and community settings. To work at least one late night as per the service needs Desirable Fluent in any other languages other than English Car driver with ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation Knowledge Essential Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post Full range of skills and competencies Computer literate Excellent verbal and written communication skills Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice Basic understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients Good record of Continuing Professional Development. Desirable Completed clinical audits within a service Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree Qualification in Person Centred Counselling BACP or CPC Registered / eligible for accreditation / working towards accreditation Desirable Post graduate diploma in High Intensity Psychological interventions Other Talking Therapies Qualifications BACP accreditation Experience Essential Working in Mental Health Services Ability to meet agreed/specific service targets Ability to manage own caseload and time Demonstrate high standards in written communication and able to write clear reports and letters to referrers. Desirable Working in a NHS Talking Therapies setting / Working in Primary Care Mental Health Services Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes Supported the development of a new pathway or service. Additional Criteria Essential High level of enthusiasm and Motivation. Advanced communication skills Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively Ability to work under pressure Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality Ability to be self reflective, whilst working with service users, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision The ability and skills to act as an advocate for a new service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system To work at least 3 days out of 5 days a week, between base and community settings. To work at least one late night as per the service needs Desirable Fluent in any other languages other than English Car driver with ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation Knowledge Essential Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post Full range of skills and competencies Computer literate Excellent verbal and written communication skills Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice Basic understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients Good record of Continuing Professional Development. Desirable Completed clinical audits within a service 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. 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 Navigo Health and Social Care CIC Address Navigo House, 3-7 Brighowgate Hybrid of office/community based working and working from home Grimsby DN32 0QE Employer's website https://navigocare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)