The opportunity
University of the Arts London has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified Counsellor to play a key role as part of the counselling and mental health team.
As a Counsellor, you will provide assessments, counselling, and crisis management support to students, individually or in groups, working on an appointment basis.
You will also work closely with managers and the team in developing the service and good practice and contribute to the strategic development of student support at the university.
You will also support academics and other UAL staff in their work with students via telephone and email advice, training events, etc.
About you
You will possess BACP or equivalent accreditation and hold a post graduate diploma or Masters level counselling qualification.
An understanding of counselling within a university setting is essential, as is knowledge of issues affecting students in addition to the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students.
You will also need experience in providing support in crises and managing emergencies, as you will need to identify, respond to, and refer on students who are mentally unwell or in need of psychiatric support/assessment.
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: 17th November 2024, 23:55.
Our culture
UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.
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