Independent EAP Counsellor (Sheffield, UK)

TELUS Health; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider is seeking an Independent EAP Counsellor in Sheffield, UK. The position offers flexibility to manage your calendar while providing short-term counselling services. Ideal candidates will be qualified mental health professionals with relevant accreditations and experience in solution-focused models. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, receiving comprehensive support and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Thorough induction training

Diverse case exposure

Access to Provider Hub platform

Regular audit feedback

Free CPD Learning Line events

Qualifications

• Qualified mental health professional with relevant accreditation.
• Experience in short-term, solution-focused therapeutic models.
• Professional indemnity insurance (minimum £1,000,000).

Responsibilities

• Manage online referrals with prompt response times.
• Provide short-term, solution-focused counselling (3-12 sessions).
• Connect with diverse clients facing workplace and personal challenges.

Skills

Short-term counselling proficiency

Solution-focused therapeutic models

Assessment and support planning

Understanding of organizational dynamics

Education

Accreditation: BACP/UKCP/COSCA/BPS/NCS/BABCP or equivalent

Diploma-level qualification + 3 years post-qualification experience

Job description

Independent EAP Counsellor (Sheffield, UK)

📍Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom | 🔄Self-Employed | ⏰ Flexibility to manage your own calendar | 🤝In-Person Counselling services | 💼Own professional consulting premises

Recruiting for UK, Ireland, Netherlands & International markets | TELUS Digital | TELUS Health

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

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Health and Human Services