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Job Title: Accredited CounsellorEnsure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity.Location: Base locations in Sidcup and Lambeth, however further travel within London is required on a need must basis.Salary: 40,000 per annum, pro rata if part timeContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time or Part Time. Monday Friday. Minimum of 3 days per week. 9am-5pmRight to live & work within the UK is required for this role. (This role requires high level security clearance)Role Summary:As part of our ongoing recruitment drive, we are currently recruiting for Accredited Counsellors with experience in substance misuse and trauma to join our team working with the MET Police. You will provide a confidential counselling and related proactive functions to staff and officers within the context of a multi-specialist occupational health team.You will adhere to the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Framework of Ethical Practice and MPS policies and processes.Main Duties and Responsibilities:To conduct weekly psychological screening appointments with clients with individuals in vulnerable roles.Facilitating support groups with officers & staff, focused on various different mental health topics, such as bereavement, substance misuse etc.Provide crisis counselling based on case-by-case need as specified by the Clinical LeadTo deliver trauma interventions, this will include major and critical incidents as are reported working within with Optima and MPS policy.Mange own caseload, delivering short-term (up to 6 sessions) of counselling for clients with personal or work-related issues, who are off sick or at work, with a goal of returning staff back to recuperative/full duties.Intermittent, longer-term, on-going support to suspended officers.Advice/support to managers about counselling services and managing a duty mailbox for urgent assessment of clients.Psychological risk assessment for referrals received from managers and other wider occupational health departments and act according to MPS risk management protocol.To deliver trauma interventions, this will include major and critical incidents as are reported working within with Optima and MPS policy.Offer practical problem-solving guidance and signpost to other external agencies or internal multi-specialist occupational health team, which may include delivering presentations.To assess officers' needs, plan effectively, monitor and evaluate interventions using evidence-based practice applied to individual needsAny additional duties to support the duty team.Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Required for the Role:BACP Accreditation is essential (or equivalent).Experience in substance misuse is essentialEvidence of completion of psychological risk assessment and have the ability to work autonomously.Experience of delivering a brief counselling model.Understand of the use of IAPT measurement forms.A knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and risk management.You must have at least 3 years' experience of working in a counselling service, occupational health or related service offering short term solution focussed therapy.CBT trained practitioners desirable but not essential.Experience delivering trauma focused counsellingWhat Can We Offer You?Excellent leadership training scheme available if you would like to progress to leadership25 days annual leave, plus bank holidaysBuy and sell holiday schemeClinical Training AcademyProfessional Registration fees paidHealth Cash PlanPension SchemeCareer progression opportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to work schemeEye care test vouchersAnnual Flu jabsPerkbox retail reward and discount schemeLife assuranceAbout Us:The new Optima Health is the UK market leader in the provision of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Formed by the combination of three leading businesses (Optima Health, TP Health and Healthwork), the new Optima Health is more than the consolidation of the individual legacy businesses, our combined and complementary capability means we can offer unrivalled clinical expertise and industry leading tailored solutions to our clients. Our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in our client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people.Optima Health not only provide an excellent package, but we also offer a structured induction and training programme in your first few weeks, with touchpoints all the way through and support from your Line Manager. One of our core values is One Team and growing and developing together is our key commitment. We offer tailored career development and opportunities for further training and qualifications, to support you in your career journey.Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.All salaries are displayed as FTE (full time equivalent)INDOP2