Independent EAP Counsellor (Hitchin, England, UK)

TELUS Health; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services provider is seeking qualified mental health professionals in Hitchin, England, offering flexible working arrangements. The role involves managing online referrals and providing short-term, solution-focused counseling to clients. Ideal candidates will have relevant accreditation, experience in organizational dynamics, and expertise in assessment planning. This position emphasizes professional development and peer support, with comprehensive training provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive support and training

Flexible working hours

Access to CPD learning events

Qualifications

• Accreditation with relevant psychological bodies is essential.
• Must have a minimum of 450 counselling hours.
• Experience in short-term, solution-focused therapeutic models is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage online referrals with prompt response times.
• Provide short-term, solution-focused counselling to clients.
• Collaborate on risk management with Provider Services.

Skills

Short-term solution-focused counselling

Assessment and support planning

Understanding of organizational dynamics

Education

BACP/UKCP/COSCA/BPS/NCS/BABCP accreditation

Diploma-level qualification + 3 years post-qualification experience

Job description

📍Location: Hitchin, England | 🔄Self-Employed | ⏰ Flexibility to manage your own calendar |

Are you a qualified mental health professional looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexible working arrangements?

• Comprehensive Support - Thorough induction training with dedicated Team Managers
• Professional Growth - Diverse case exposure and enhanced short-term counselling expertise
• Flexibility - Full control over referral acceptance and scheduling
• Technology - Access to our intuitive Provider Hub platform
• Community - Strong peer relationships and ongoing management support
• Development - Regular audit feedback and free CPD Learning Line events
• Insights - Customer satisfaction data to inform your practice

🎯 What You’ll Do:

• Manage online referrals with prompt response times
• Provide short-term, solution-focused counselling (3-12 sessions)
• Connect with diverse clients facing varied workplace and personal challenges
• Maintain comprehensive case documentation and feedback
• Collaborate with our Provider Services team on risk management
• Accreditation: BACP/UKCP/COSCA/BPS/NCS/BABCP or equivalent
• Alternative: Diploma-level qualification + 3 years post-qualification experience + 450+ counselling hours
• Approach: Experience in short-term, solution-focused therapeutic models
• Supervision: Regular professional clinical supervision arrangements should be in place
• Insurance: Professional indemnity (minimum £1,000,000)
• Compliance: ICO registration as Data Controller

🎓 Ideal Experience:

• Previous EAP experience preferred but not essential
• Assessment and support planning expertise
• Short-term counselling interventions with workplace focus
• Understanding of organizational dynamics and work-life challenges
• Knowledge of local therapeutic resources and referral pathways