Job Description

About Us

Motivated Minds provides practical solutions to support mental health and wellbeing and as the Therapeutic Lead, you will be working alongside an established team at the HAPPY Hub, in Basildon, Essex.

Your role will be to further develop and manage a fantastic team supporting our customer journey for living a happier and healthier life, empowering them to flourish. You will be able to adapt your working style and tailor programmes to fit the needs of adults, young people and children, as we are a lifelong wellbeing provider. Your responsibilities will include;

Work with and report to the Business Operations & Development Lead & Managing Director Promote and develop the mental, emotional, physical and social wellbeing of our customers, volunteers and staff Provide training to our staff and volunteer team Line manage our Wellness Coaches and host regular customer reviews / supervision Work with our SMT building relations with referral partners and promote the work of Motivated Minds Listen to customer needs and develop programmes adopting various approaches Manage referrals, assessments, customer journey and outcome data Provide one to one and deliver group therapy To use initiative and empathy to resolve queries this may involve customers/volunteers Provide placements for trainee clinical and/or counselling psychologists, ensuring that trainees acquire the necessary skills, competences and experience to contribute to their studies. To advocate, as necessary, on behalf of customers Maintain confidential, accurate and up-to-date records, case file notes and computerised information, and other associated documentation Work ethically and take responsibility Contribute to unique customer driver non-profit organisation and build something to be proud of

To be successful in this role, you'll need

Level 4 or above qualification in Counselling, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology or equivalent Accredited with BACP, UKCP or equivalent professional therapeutic body Three years' experience in delivering group and one to one therapy Enjoy working both independently and as part of a team with strong interpersonal skills Excellent spoken and written English Exceptional time management and organisational skills Computer literacy You will have an effective understanding of the range of psychodynamic, integrative, cognitive, cognitive behavioural and/or behavioural models of Human Behaviour and/or the Person. You will have an effective understanding of the theoretical and research-based models of individual development across the lifespan, and within the cultural and social contexts prevailing A good knowledge of the philosophical and theoretical bases of psychodynamic, integrative, CBT or other approach, their practical application to various client groups and their current empirical status Comply with all Motivated Minds Policies/Procedures and performance standards
This is a description of the main duties and responsibilities of the post at the date of production. The duties may change over time as requirements and circumstances change.

In return you will receive;

Full-time annual salary (35 hours per week) depending on experience The equivalent of 20 days annual leave, 9 bank holidays, plus your birthday off Wellbeing support and activities Career development and training Pension contribution There is also a range of other benefits including: retail discounts and special offers.
You will be working for a wellbeing provider constituted in 2015, with a unique approach to the delivery of mental health. We pride ourselves on working with brilliant people who put our customers at the heart of everything they do. Each and every employee is valued and supported, as everyone has an important role to play with regards to our customers, our community and the success of Motivated Minds. Furthermore, we are committed to valuing and promoting diversity in employment, service delivery and throughout our provisions. An expectation of all posts is that each individual will take responsibility for promoting open, inclusive and accessible service provision, staff development and a culture that values and respects difference. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Store discount
Schedule:

Flexitime Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Basildon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:

Therapeutic: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/03/2023
Reference ID: TL02