Counselling Psychology Jobs
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If you're HCPC registered, fully qualified and experienced, now's the time to explore your counselling psychology career with us.
We have clinical psychology and counselling psychology jobs in general and psychiatric hospitals as well as GP surgeries, private hospitals, and other public sector services. Many of the psychologist jobs involve working as part of a multidisciplinary team of professionals. We also have vacancies for management and leadership roles that contribute to the development of mental health services.
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Our latest Counselling Psychology Jobs
Applied Clinical/Couns...
London
£550 per day
Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Applied Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to take on a new ongoing contract role. Applied Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Pay Rate: £550 per day Location: London Contract Type: 3-month contract Benefits of working with us: Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you. Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs. Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious Clinical Psychology roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally. Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game. Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a Clinical Psychologist and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many Clinical Psychologists you can refer. Professional Development: Working as a locum Clinical Psychologist provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Duties: Participate in the triage and management of referrals from the public and industry by supporting the assessment of risk and ensuring an appropriate agency response Communicating directly with vulnerable children, parents, carers and professionals Undertaking assessments of children who may be at risk and working with specialist teams within the CEOP Command and where applicable across the Agency, to advice on best practice in relation to the treatment and welfare of child victims Provide child protection input to CEOP Command activity which may include advising on legislation, policy and/or tactical options to assist in the planning and implementation of relevant operations Participate in interventions, operations and investigations, gathering information, intelligence and evidence in order to reduce the risk of sexual exploitation to children and young adults Support case management and create, maintain and update departmental records, including operational or programme activity spreadsheets, case files and monthly reports Build good working relationships with both internal and external partners Requirements of the Applied Clinical/Counselling Psychologist: Psychologists must be registered and accredited members of the BACP. (Registered Member MBACP (Accred) or Registered Member MBACP (Snr Accred).) Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with HCPC registration Experience of working with and communicating effectively with children, parents and professionals as they will be taking action on reports received into CEOP via Click CEOP Work as part of a team Have knowledge of advising parents and children regarding online safety Have a good understanding of the law and processes used to safeguard children Skills in managing child protection risks Knowledge of relevant statutory duties and responsibilities relating to children and families including all relevant legislation and guidance Understanding of joint working between police and social workers in child abuse investigation Understanding of the impact of the new technologies in creating opportunities for offenders and the consequent risks to children Ability to gather, analyse and evaluate information in order to undertake specialist assessments of children’s needs Ability to communicate effectively and directly with vulnerable children and their families Ability to draft reports and express ideas clearly in writing Contact: This Applied Clinical/Counselling Psychologist job is advertised by Deane Garrard; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. We welcome applications from: Forensic Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist & Educational Psychologist as we have suitable positions for all of these. If you’re looking for Psychotherapist, Assistant Psychologist or other Mental Health roles we also have these type of vacancies available. Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this Psychologist role as we need to meet our clients requirements. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
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Band 5/6 Counsellor, T...
Fleetwood
£26 - 30 per hour
Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews are currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Band 5/6 Counsellor to take on a new Locum role. Counsellor Pay Rate: £26 - £30 per hour (assignment rate - based on experience) Location: Fleetwood Contract Type: Locum, 3-months Benefits of working with us: Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you. Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs. Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious Counsellor roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally. Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game. Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a Counsellor and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many Counsellors you can refer. Professional Development: Working as a locum Counsellor provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Requirements of the Counsellor: Counsellors must be registered and accredited members of the BACP British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy accredited Diploma (or evidence of BACP certificate of proficiency if course was not BACP accredited) Recent UK experience working as a qualified Counsellor Evidence of working towards British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Accreditation (to be achieved within 12 months of taking up the post) Contact: This Counsellor job is advertised by Alex West; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this Psychologist role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
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NHS Clinical/Counselli...
Sutton
£34 per hour
Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to take on a new ongoing contract role. Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Pay Rate: £34 per hour (assignment rate) Location: Sutton Contract Type: 3-month contract Benefits of working with us: Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you. Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs. Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious Clinical Psychology roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally. Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game. Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a Clinical Psychologist and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many Clinical Psychologists you can refer. Professional Development: Working as a locum Clinical Psychologist provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Requirements of the Clinical/Counselling Psychologist: Psychologists must be registered and accredited members of the BACP. (Registered Member MBACP (Accred) or Registered Member MBACP (Snr Accred).) Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with HCPC registration Recent experience working as a psychologist in the UK Contact: This Clinical/Counselling Psychologist job is advertised by Deane Garrard; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. We welcome applications from: Forensic Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist & Educational Psychologist as we have suitable positions for all of these. If you’re looking for Psychotherapist, Assistant Psychologist or other Mental Health roles we also have these type of vacancies available. Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this Psychologist role as we need to meet our clients requirements. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
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Family Therapist
Birmingham
£44,892 - 50,470 per year
Job Title: Family Therapist Location: Birmingham Type: Permanent Shift Pattern: Full time Salary: £44,892 - £50,470 per annum (depending on experience) Sanctuary Personnel is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our client's dynamic team as a Family Therapist on a permanent full-time basis. About the Role: As a family therapist, you will play a crucial role in providing systemic-oriented therapy to patients and their families. Your responsibilities will include liaising with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and contributing to clinical assessment and treatment. Principle Duties: Undertake therapeutic work with patients and their families, aligned with the unit's treatment philosophy. This includes working with inpatients, outpatients, and day patients. Maintain effective clinical records and casework notes in accordance with policy developments. Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), participating in clinical team meetings and other departmental meetings as necessary. Participate in relevant clinical audit projects. Attend team meetings to enhance team cooperation and performance. Collaborate with various other disciplines. Apply systemic theory to work with individuals, couples, family systems, groups, and organisations, with cultural sensitivity. Demonstrate knowledge of other therapeutic modalities and use a variety of approaches within systemic practice. Skills & Requirements: Education: Qualification in a relevant mental health/social welfare profession such as Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Nursing, or Counselling Fully qualified in Family & Systemic Psychotherapy to Masters level or AFT agreed equivalent UKCP Registered Skills & Knowledge: Highly specialist skills in systemic assessment and therapy of individuals, couples, and families, often requiring sustained and intense concentration Advanced clinical skills Ability to apply theory to practice with various groups and organisations Capability to provide services in complex community environments to meet the needs of clients and families Multi-tasking, prioritisation, and flexible working skills Competence in communicating distressing and unwelcome information to children, adolescents, and their families Sensitivity in handling stressful situations Experience in delivering interventions for eating disorders Proficiency in delivering systemic therapy to families with high levels of risk and complexity Knowledge and experience in managing safeguarding issues and risks Experience in working within a complex multi-agency network Significant experience working with children, young people, and families in emotional crisis Expertise in risk assessment and risk management Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with length of service Enhanced maternity & paternity pay Paid emergency leave Professional development opportunities Contributory pension scheme with Royal London Enhanced Private Medical Insurance with BUPA, including private GP services, free screening, and inclusion of pre-existing conditions Dental cover Employee recognition schemes Eye care scheme with Specsavers Online benefits portal with high street and online shopping discounts Winter flu jabs EAP assistance on a range of topics and concerns If you are a qualified and dedicated family therapist looking to make a difference, we encourage you to apply now through Sanctuary Personnel for this rewarding position.
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Basic Clinical/Counsel...
Dublin
£46.6k - 79.7k per year
Job Title: Basic Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Location: Dublin, Ireland Type: Permanent Shift Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Salary: €53,021 - €90,771 per annum (competitive) Sanctuary Personnel is inviting applications for the position of Basic Clinical/Counselling Psychologist for a permanent full-time role with our client. About the Role: Our client provides a spectrum of neuropsychiatric services to adults with a range of serious and enduring mental health needs such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s diseases, as well as early onset dementias, schizophrenia, and mood disorders. This facility uniquely offers specialised care for people with Huntington’s disease and provides specialist palliative care to individuals with mental health needs. The focus is on creating a therapeutic environment through recovery-oriented clinical practices and evidence-based therapeutic interventions, aiming to support patients in achieving their highest level of functioning and quality of life. Care is delivered through a Multidisciplinary Team including colleagues in Psychiatry, Psychology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language, Dietetics, Physiotherapy, and General Practice. The facility is a 123-bed in-patient mental health service, registered as an approved centre with the Mental Health Commission. Responsibilities: Professional and Clinical: Conduct psychological assessments for inpatients, day patients, and outpatients. Develop and provide individual, family, and group therapeutic interventions. Manage a caseload and perform duties as a Basic Clinical/Counselling Psychologist within a multidisciplinary team. Liaise with the Clinical Director and relevant Consultant/Psychiatrist on professional and administrative matters. Conduct research, particularly in service evaluation. Identify and propose solutions for psychology needs within the patient population. Manage patient care using an evidence-based, care planning approach. Participate in multidisciplinary teams and committees, ensuring effective communication and cooperation. Plan patient discharge or transfer as appropriate. Maintain professional and service records. Stay updated with Clinical Governance and conduct audits and data analysis. Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and guidelines. Promote interdisciplinary relationships to enhance patient care. Support and monitor practice developments and ICT advancements within the centre. Maintain confidentiality regarding patients, staff, and business matters. Administration: Perform administrative duties as assigned. Advise on legislation related to psychological practice and education. Document and address complaints as per centre policy. Assist in policy and procedure formulation to ensure high standards of patient care. Participate in educational and clinical committees and task groups. Ensure compliance with Data Protection, GDPR, and Freedom of Information regulations. Promote diversity and respect in the workplace. Ensure comprehensive incident reporting and implementation of recommendations. Health and Safety: Report and take action on any staff or service user care issues. Ensure adherence to health and safety, infection control, and other established policies. Complete incident and clinical risk reporting. Maintain and safely use department equipment. Educational and Development: Participate in and promote research within the clinical service. Stay informed on clinical literature and new developments in clinical practice. Attend training programmes, seminars, and conferences as required. Person Specification: Qualifications: Recognised third level degree or diploma (QQ1 level 8 equivalent) in psychology with first or second-class honours. Recognised postgraduate professional qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, validated by the Department of Health. Essential: At least 1 year post-graduate experience in professional psychology. At least 60 days supervised clinical placements or equivalent post-qualification supervised work experience in adult mental health. Desirable: Post-qualification experience in adult mental health/psychiatry of later life. Experience in a mental health rehabilitation setting. Training in cognitive-behavioural therapy. Expertise in additional therapeutic modalities (e.g., family therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy). Knowledge of health, safety, and statutory regulations in healthcare. Strong communication skills. Experience in a hospital setting. Benefits: Free onsite staff parking Subsidised on-site restaurant Contributory pension Career development opportunities Comprehensive training programmes Further education support Onsite library and research facility Employee Wellbeing programme Employee Assistance programme Long Service Recognition Cycle to work scheme If you are a dedicated professional seeking to contribute to a dynamic and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply now through Sanctuary Personnel for this rewarding opportunity.
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NHS Primary Care Menta...
Dudley
£27.04 - 27.04 per hour
Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews are currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Band 6 Primary Care Mental Health Counsellor to take on a new Locum role. Primary Care Mental Health Counsellor Pay Rate: £27.04 per hour (assignment rate) Location: Dudley Contract Type: Locum, 3-months Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Benefits of working with us: Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you. Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs. Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious Counsellor roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally. Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game. Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a Counsellor and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many Counsellors you can refer. Professional Development: Working as a locum Counsellor provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Duties: Provide a counselling service to a designated patient population Assess clients and provide appropriate clinical therapeutic interventions for own workload and maintain associated records Perform in accordance with BACP Ethics and Guidelines and NHS local policy Utilise specialist knowledge of psychological frameworks and application of theories based on degree, post graduate training and experience Liaise with GP’s and other primary care staff and other teams and agencies attending Integrated care team meetings when required Clinically supervise trainees, other health professionals and colleagues Participate in Continuing Professional Development and other developmental activities Undertake Research & Development activities Requirements of the Primary Care Mental Health Counsellor: Recognised counselling qualification (level 5 or above with significant relevant post qualification experience), specifically psychodynamic, person centred and / or integrative Currently be an accredited practitioner or working towards completion of accreditation with a professional body i.e. BACP, HPC, UKCP Supervisory qualification/ willing to undertake training Training in risk assessment/willing to undertake Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) Be aware of, and comply with, the policies, procedures and service standard Experience of working within Primary Care Experience of working post Qualification in a GP/NHS mental health setting Evidence of ongoing training and development Knowledge of Risk Assessment/Risk Management Ability to identify common mental health conditions as determined by ICD10 Experience of developing therapeutic groups Experience of delivering therapeutic groups Knowledge of appropriate agencies for client referral Knowledge of current professional issues Experience of audit and research and presentation of findings Specialist experience and expertise Excellent communication skills both oral and written Ability to work within a time limit Ability to make use of clinical supervision Ability to maintain confidentiality appropriate to the setting Competency in working within a variety of recognised frameworks and outcome measures Ability to liaise and work with colleagues from other disciplines Skills in assessing and formulating individual intervention plans and outcome measures for adults with mental health problems Knowledge of NHS issues and current policies and practices in mental health Knowledge of Psychotropic medications IT Skills Confident Excellent organisational skills Team player Proven ability to work with other agencies and professionals Ability to lead and motivate projects and people Flexibility of working hours Enthusiastic Evidence of working and achieving objectives/deadlines Ability to commute to meet the demands of the role Contact: This Primary Care Mental Health Counsellor job is advertised by Ziggy Thomas; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this Psychologist role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
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