Counselling Manager - Part Time

Job Description

You already know the incredible power of therapeutic care. The impact you can make with a thoughtful question, a gentle prompt, open ears and a human connection. Every day in our counselling services across Scotland, we see and value how theseskills can transform peoples lives. And thats why we value professionals like you. Our Confidential Conversations service brings our counselling expertise into workplaces across the public, private and third sectors, and to further and higher education establishments. Its a vital service helping professionals and students to strengthenand manage their wellbeing and mental health.As the head of the therapeutic team, youll offer guidance and direction that creates an environment for colleagues to thrive and the service to grow. Its primarily a management position, but youll maintain a small caseload to keep your skills fresh, aswell as acting as the escalation point for any clinical issues.Just as youll ensure that your teams have mentoring and development support, well do the same for you, with extensive training and ongoing support. Its a chance not only to develop your leadership experience, but also to help us develop the service andreach more people.Its a role that requires experienceof clinical supervision, of managing teams, of allocating and managing referrals and supporting general adult mental health. Like any great counsellor, you should also bring strong communication skills and real empathyto the role, while its important you share our dedication to continued professional development.At CrossReach, even though were one of Scotlands largest voluntary social care charitieswith a 1,600-strong team working across 60 services around the countrywe genuinely value the individual. For our clients or services users, that means being treatedwith respect and care, regardless of the circumstances. For professionals like you, it means being part of a genuinely caring environment where you can contribute ideas, have your needs recognised and help shape your role around your ambitions.In exchange, as well as a competitive salary, youll have a generous pension, health benefits, paid holiday and a range of leisure discounts. So, if youre looking for a supportive career, were looking for you.Salary is pro rata of 40.00 hours per week (24.00).If you would like to talk to someone about the types of opportunities we have, or have any other questions, please contact . Main Function The Counselling Manager will have responsibility for the overall clinical management and development of the Service. They will be responsible for achieving the highest professional standards and for ensuring that CrossReachs aims, objectives and standardsare met and maintained.Through Christian leadership, they will ensure that these services reflect CrossReachs Christian ethos and mission statement. Main Duties

1. Provide the necessary leadership to the therapeutic team to ensure the service delivers professional and ethical interventions.
2. Create the environment and culture where the therapeutic team deliver and evolve an effective and high quality service that meets client needs.
3. Provide appropriate guidance and direction to ensure the service is compliant with the relevant legislative ethical policy and procedural requirements, especially in relation to Child and Adult Protection.
4. Ensure the services waiting list is appropriately managed, taking account of risk factors while managing client expectations.
5. Maintain and develop external relationships that will extend the influence of this service and benefit the clients needs.
6. Maintain a small client caseload to develop and maintain your professional skills, using these to provide effective supervision and act as the point of clinical escalation for the service.
7. Embrace and develop internal relationships, capitalising on the available support and ensuring information is shared to allow the effective operation of CrossReach.
8. Working in partnership with the internal stakeholders, capitalise on income generation opportunities to achieve a financially sustainable service.
9. Match the staff and volunteer expenditure to the clinical service income to enhance the financial performance of the service.
10. Maintain and evolve the necessary relationship with training providers to ensure the service has the appropriate supply and mix of resource.
11. Ensuring continuity across the service provision and deputising where appropriate for the Managing Coordinator.
12. Demonstrate and share Christian love and support including sharing with others the leading of worship in accordance with CrossReach policy and by ensuring all staff meetings are opened with prayer and bible reading.

Qualifications Essential:

Diploma in Counselling or other relevant qualification e.g. Art Therapy and PSA registered or completion of training as a first level Registered Nurse in Mental Healthwith a currently valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Councilor an Occupational Therapist registered with the Health ProfessionsCouncilor a qualified Social Worker registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.<sp