Trainee Counsellor for Depression Wolverhampton, England
Job description
The principal duties for this role are: To provide comprehensive assessments and treatments for clients presenting with common mental health problems using evidence-based psychological principles and working within the context of primary care services. Assessing clients suitability for counselling and other Talking Therapy treatment modalities. To make decisions on treatment suitability for new referrals into the service, and refer/signpost clients on to other relevant services or back to the referral agent as necessary. To conduct risk assessments with clients and to take appropriate risk mitigation/management action when necessary.
To adhere to agreed clinical activity relating to the number of client contacts and clinical sessions in order to ensure treatments remain accessible while minimising treatment waiting times. To attend a university course on counselling for depression, and attend regular supervision sessions as required by the training programme. Keep up to date with mandatory training requirements and Continuing Professional Development in order to maintain specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.
