Mental Health Clinical Lead - Counselling

Bupa; Remote; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for an experienced Mental Health Clinical Lead to enhance their counselling services. This role involves leading clinical performance, overseeing counsellors, and ensuring quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a BACP accredited counselling diploma and significant experience in mental health. Benefits include 25 days’ holiday, a performance-based bonus, and enhanced pension plans.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Bupa health insurance

Annual performance-based bonus

3 paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in mental health services.
• Experience in risk management and handling incidents/complaints.
• Strong influencing and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical performance and provide oversight for Counsellors.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and best practice standards.
• Deliver clinical sessions one day per week.

Skills

Accredited Counsellor / Psychotherapist

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Quality standards experience

Education

Level 4+ recognised Counselling diploma (BACP accredited)

Job description

Mental Health Clinical Lead - Counselling

(BACP Accredited Counsellor / Psychotherapist)

Location: Home-based (UK only) – Monthly travel to a Bupa site required

Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours) – Flexible options available (e.g., 30 hours over 4 days)

Salary: £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits

Shape the Future of Mental Health Care at Bupa

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Mental Health Clinical Lead to join our Adult Mental Health service. This is a pivotal leadership role where you’ll drive clinical excellence, influence service development within the counselling arm of the mental health service, and make a real impact on people’s lives.

What You’ll Do

• Lead clinical performance and provide oversight for our Counsellors
• Partner with the Clinical Head of Mental Health on governance, quality, and education
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and best practice standards
• Deliver clinical sessions one day per week
• Support clinician development and career pathways
• Act as a trusted clinical voice and deputy to the Clinical Head of Mental Health

What We’re Looking For

• Accredited Counsellor / Psychotherapist with a Level 4+ recognised Counselling diploma (BACP accredited)
• Significant post-qualification experience in mental health services
• Proven leadership and relationship management skills
• Experience in quality standards, audits, risk management, and handling incidents/complaints
• Strong communication, influencing, and decision making abilities

Why Join Bupa?

At Bupa, we’re more than a health insurer and provider. We’re a purpose-driven organisation with no shareholders, meaning our focus is always on our customers and communities. You’ll work in an environment that celebrates diversity, encourages authenticity, and empowers you to make a real difference.

You’ll also enjoy

• 25 days’ holiday (increasing with service) + option to buy/sell days
• 3 paid volunteering days per year
• Enhanced pension and life insurance
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Bupa health insurance (benefit in kind)
• Access to Digital GP services
• Emotional and family mental health support
• Financial wellbeing resources
• Support for carers

Diversity and Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment where you can be your authentic self. As a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply today and help us deliver exceptional mental health care across the UK.

For more information, alternative formats, or to discuss other opportunities, please contact: [e-mail]