Are you a seasoned professional in the field of counselling and mental health? We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Counsellor role with our client, a leading Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider. They offer a range of workplace wellbeing and counselling services to employees across the UK, including a 24/7 helpline, structured counselling, critical incident response, and mental health training.

This full-time Lead Counsellor role offers a competitive annual salary of £40,000 - £43,000. The role is hybrid, allowing for a balance of remote and on-site work. You'll be part of a company that values employee wellbeing and mental health, providing essential services to both public and private sector organisations.

Our client is dedicated to delivering a range of workplace wellbeing and counselling services to employees of various organisations across the UK. Their services include a 24/7 helpline, structured counselling, critical incident response, and mental health training.

As the Lead Counsellor your responsibilities include:

Providing clinical direction for the Telephone Counselling and Associate Counsellor teams
Assisting in maintaining EAP Centre performance and meeting contractual quality standards
Implementing clinical policies and procedures to meet EAPA Standards and clinical governance
Participating in the recruitment and induction of new Telephone Counsellors and Telephone Information Specialists
Managing the team's Clinical mailbox and addressing all enquiries
Supervising and overseeing case management of Associate Counsellors and Specialist Practitioners
Participating in case consultation and the management of complex client workPackage and Benefits:

The Lead Counsellor role comes with an attractive package:

An annual salary of £40,000 - £43,000
A full-time, hybrid role allowing for a balance of remote and on-site work
Opportunities for professional development and trainingThe ideal candidate for the Lead Counsellor role should:

Have a background providing clinical leadership
Be familiar with EAPA Standards and clinical governance
Have excellent communication skills for liaison with clients, customers, and Service Managers
Be able to manage complex client work and case consultationsIf you've held similar roles such as Clinical Manager, Mental Health Lead, Counselling Supervisor, Clinical Supervisor, or EAP Manager, this Lead Counsellor role could be the next step in your career.

If you're passionate about mental health and workplace wellbeing, and you're ready to step up as a Lead Counsellor, we'd love to hear from you. Don't miss this opportunity to join a leading EAP provider and make a real difference in the lives of employees across the UK. Submit your CV today or call Kio on (phone number removed)!
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