Job Description

Looking to hire an experienced therapist or counsellor who is confident working with young people aged 11 to 18 in a secondary school setting.

- you will conduct individual therapy sessions with the young person in their school

- you will be working one day a week for 5.5 hours

- you may do one group therapy session where you will facilitate psychoeducation, emotional regulation skills and be provided with resources to do so (full training for this is provided)

Requirements:

- you will need basic IT skills in order to use the Thrive Therapy and Coaching software

- you will need excellent written communication skills in order to write student reports and follow the procedures at Thrive Therapy and Coaching

- you will need to be a fully qualified therapist, counsellor or coach who is willing to continue professional development

- you will need to be trauma informed (if not, training is provided)

- you will need to be Level 1 Safeguarding trained, hold an enhanced DBS and be Prevent Trained (support is provided from Thrive Therapy and Coaching to guide you through this).

- you will need to be able to develop and implement treatment plans based on client needs and goals
- you will need to utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques to facilitate client growth and healing
- you must provide crisis intervention and support to clients in acute distress (training provided)

- you will need to maintain an excellent relationship with the school you are in, meeting with staff regularly and collaborating to ensure safeguarding needs are met

- you will need to stay up to date on best practices and advancements in the field of solution focussed therapy
- you will need strong knowledge of therapeutic modalities and interventions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential
- Ability to establish rapport with clients and create a safe therapeutic environment
- Empathy, compassion, and a non-judgmental approach to client care
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

- you must be registered with a UK body

Desired

- a degree in psychology is desirable but not essential

Please Note

Unlike private practice, this role includes seeing students back to back throughout the school day. Please only apply if you feel this is something you can manage.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Pay: 30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person