Counsellor/ Psychotherapist

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At Change Grow Live, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services is unwavering. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, where we tailor our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and support options.

Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate and bold, our team embodies these principles daily, striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest.

We have an exciting opportunity for a  Counsellor/Psychotherapist to join our Camden team 

Location: Camden

Full Time Hours: 22.5 per week 

Full time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £31,065.94 dependent on experience, (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours)

Allowance: £4,133.14 Inner London Weighting pro rata for part time hours

Contract: Fixted term until 31st March 2026

*Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

About the role: 

• Provide effective, evidence-informed, outcome-focused short- and medium-term individual and/or group art/play therapy and/or counselling/psychotherapy interventions to children and young people as needed, including people with complex or specialist needs, across a range of settings
• As directed by line manager, carry out initial screening and/or counselling/psychotherapy assessments, including using appropriate psychometric measures, for children and young people people referred to counselling.
• Contribute to ensuring that the counselling provision in your service is to a high standard, is in line with the evidence base, and is accessible, bespoke, timely, efficient, effective and trauma-informed, meeting the standards of CGL and the relevant professional counselling body (e.g., BACP, UKCP).
• Support line manager to develop the counselling/psychotherapy service, including with improved administrative processes, internal and external referral pathways, quality assurance and reporting systems, therapy tools, awareness-raising materials, etc.
• Actively participate in and keep record of regular clinical supervision in line with requirements of relevant professional body

About you:

• Level 4 qualification or higher in counselling/psychotherapy or equivalent from a credible training organisation that included at least 100 face-to-face tuitionhours and at least 50 hours of your own individual counselling/psychotherapy.Hold current registered membership of BACP or UKCP or HCPC (as an arts therapist) or have other relevant professional membership. 
• Knowledge of key psychosocial interventions used within the substance use field  
• An awareness of addiction and of the multi-systemic issues experienced by people affected directly and indirectly (family, friends) by substance andalcohol use e.g., stigma, poverty, discrimination, marginalisation
• Evidence of clinical supervision and continuing professional development in line with relevant professional body’s guidelines
• Experience of safeguarding and risk management practice
• Knowledge of key psychosocial interventions used within the substance use field.
• High level of IT literacy, including producing MS Word and using Excel documents, email and internet search engines, and using online video tools to provide counselling/psychotherapy

What we will give to you: 

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days” 
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme 
• Contributory pension scheme 
• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. 
• A friendly and supportive team 
• Training, career development & progression opportunities 
• Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme 

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. 

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.