Student Counsellor Required: Glasgow, Scotland
Permanent
Salary: Grade 5 £30,208 – £33,204 per annum pro rata (Successful candidate will commence at £30,208 per annum pro rata)
We are looking for a self-motivated therapist to join our Student Counselling and Wellbeing Team in the development and delivery of counselling and wellbeing services within a dynamic further education college. You will be located in the Student Experience Directorate working across a range of excellent student-centred support services. You will deliver a high-quality service for students experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties, promote good mental health and well-being, and support academic staff in their pastoral role with students.
The successful applicant will work within the Counselling and Wellbeing Team to provide short-term counselling—up to six sessions. You will also make clinical assessments of students for suitability of face-to-face counselling, referring to external agencies as required. In addition, you will support the development and delivery of psycho-education sessions to increase the range of therapies available to students throughout the academic year.
To apply for this position, you must hold a recognised postgraduate qualification in Counselling/Psychotherapy as well as being a member of a relevant professional body e.g. BABCP, UKCP, or BACP. You will have extensive experience making clinical assessments of suitability of therapy and have a high level of competence in crisis intervention and managing severe emotional difficulties. Experience in developing and delivering psycho-education groups would be advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland’s leading colleges with access to great development opportunities within a motivated skilled workforce. Our modern Riverside Campus and City Campus provide a world-class working and learning environment. Some roles offer a mix of campus and remote working; this can be discussed in further detail at interview.
Additionally, the College offers an outstanding benefits package including:
* Generous holiday entitlement – 45 days holiday (including bank & public holidays)
* Flexible working opportunities
* Access to occupational health & a 24/7 confidential employee support service
* Access to a dedicated health & wellbeing team
* Cycle to work scheme
* Access to campus facilities such as Costa Coffee, City Market (Bakery & Butchers), Hair and Beauty Salon, College Gym, Library Services
* Exclusive discounts from high street retailers
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