Independent EAP Counsellor (Kendal,Cumbria,UK)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Independent EAP Counsellor in Kendal, UK. This role offers flexibility in managing your own schedule while providing short-term counselling services. Ideal candidates are qualified mental health professionals with experience in solution-focused therapy and should possess relevant accreditation. The position includes comprehensive support and technology access, promoting professional growth and community connection.

Benefits

Comprehensive support and training

Professional growth opportunities

Access to Provider Hub platform

Qualifications

• Minimum insurance of £1,000,000 for professional indemnity.
• Engagement in regular supervision for clinical support.
• Experience in short-term, solution-focused therapeutic models.

Responsibilities

• Manage online referrals with prompt response times.
• Provide short-term, solution-focused counselling.
• Collaborate with the Provider Services team on risk management.
• Maintain comprehensive case documentation and feedback.

Skills

Short-term counselling interventions

Assessment and support planning

Understanding of work-life challenges

Knowledge of local therapeutic resources

Education

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

Diploma-level qualification + 3 years post-qualification experience + 450+ counselling hours

Job description

Overview

Independent EAP Counsellor (Kendal, Cumbria, UK). Location: Kendal | Self-Employed | Flexibility to manage your own calendar.

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

Qualifications / Accreditation

• 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

Employment details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Health and Human Services

Note: This posting mentions recruitment for UK, Ireland, Netherlands & International markets; references to TELUS Health are included in the original description.