Trainee High Intensity Psychotherapeutic Counsellor

To accept referrals via agreed pathways and protocols within the service. Following sign off as meeting a foundation standard of competence through simulation, trainees will assess and support service users with mild to moderate depression in NHS TTad services in the self-management of their recovery using either a humanistic/person-centred or psychoanalytic/ psychodynamic psychotherapeutic counselling approach, under close supervision within an NHS TT ad stepped care setting and in line with the NHS TT ad Manual. Undertakes patient-centred interviews which identifies areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the services referral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant part of the service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-down the persons treatment to low intensity intervention.

Following assessment, identify and negotiate the focus and contract for time limited counselling as per service contract and protocols. Deliver time limited counselling interventions in accordance with the NHS TTad Manual, the evidence base, service protocols. This work may be in person, via video consultation or telephone. Adhere to an agreed level of activity relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.

Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service utilising electronic record and data collection systems as required. Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making. Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach within the NHS TTad Service. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate To agree confidentiality boundaries with patients (working within professional codes of ethics and those of the employer).

To undertake risk assessments and take the appropriate action (possibly breaching patient confidentiality in the interests of the client or as dictated by legislation and service policy). To have a caseload of individual clients (or couples if undertaking the Couple Therapy for Depression pathway), with sessions offered in person, via video consultation or telephone. Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary. Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.

Operate at all times from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity. Read more