Job Description

Invitation for Expression of Interest

Role: Sessional Counsellor/Therapist (Integrative and/or CBT)

Location: Newry & Lurgan

Contract Type: Associate (Self-Employed)

Rate: 30.00 per session delivered (10.00 per DNA session)

Closing Date: 12 noon, Friday 31st October 2025

About PIPS Hope and Support

PIPS Hope & Support is a leading mental health and suicide-prevention charity providing free, professional counselling and crisis intervention services across the Southern Health & Social Care Trust area. We exist to ensure that no one faces mental health distress or suicidal crisis alone, offering compassionate, timely, and person-centered care.

Role Summary

We are seeking experienced and professional Sessional Counsellors/ Therapists to deliver Integrative and/pr CBT counselling as part of our expanding therapeutic team. The role involves working with clients experiencing emotional distress, suicidal ideation, or suicide bereavement, helping them build resilience, recovery, and hope.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver one-to-one counselling sessions (face-to-face-, online, or telephone). Manage client caseloads and maintain accurate sessional and outcome records (CORE-NT). Work within PIPS HS clinical governance and ethical frameworks. Support early intervention, recovery, and wellbeing outcomes for clients. Provide therapeutic support for individuals bereaved by suicide. Participate in supervision and professional development as required.

Essential Criteria

Qualified Counsellor or CBT Therapist. Registered or working towards accreditation (BACP, BABCP, IACP, BPC< UKCP, or EMCC). Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience and 150 supervised hours. Recent Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults training (within last 2 years). Evidence of ongoing CPD. Access to transport and ability to work across the Trust area. Professional Indemnity Insurance (5m) and Public Liability Insurance (10m) Enhanced Access NI check required prior to commencement.

Benefits

Be part of a respected local charity with a strong community impacet. Flexible, person-centered working arrangements) Supportive clinical supervision and CPD opportunities.

Additional Information

Payment per session: 30.00 DNA rate: 10.00 Claim forms and session records required monthly. Travel allowances are not included. Associate Counsellors must not work alone on the premises.

How to Apply

To express your interest, please email your CV, alongside a cover letter (max 500 words), explaining why you would like this role and your preferred working days, to:

edel@pipshopeandsupport.org

PIPS Hope & Support is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, including those with lived experienced of mental health challenges.

Following the interviews a waiting list will be created for similar posts for a nine month period.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 30.00 per day

Work Location: In person