Job Description
Counsellor Required: University of Oxford, Oxfordshire
Counsellor Required: University of Oxford, Oxfordshire
Counsellor
3 Worcester Street, Oxford, OX1 2BX
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
The University Counselling Service is an established service where the two core models are psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapy. Practitioners of both models are committed to delivering brief therapy where appropriate. For further information please see our website:
Counselling and mental health | University of Oxford
Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, Counsellors, Psychotherapists and CBT therapists are invited to apply for this part-time post (22.5 hours per week) working year-round.
About the Role
The post holder will be responsible for their own clinical practice, including professional development. They will contribute to the operational development of the service and support the wider work of the Counselling Service within colleges, departments and external services.
All counsellors are expected to work on one evening a week during term-time. All counsellors attend the weekly staff meeting (currently Wednesday 13.00 to 14.15). The post holder will report to one of the Deputy Heads of Counselling. The service currently works under the Universities New Ways of Working Framework and therefore a hybrid working pattern with a minimum expectation of one day per week on-site and a minimum of one day to be worked remotely is offered.
About You
Applicants must have British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Individual Counsellor Accreditation/UKCP Registration or equivalent body eg Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS); Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the case of a Psychologist, qualified as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist.
Applicants must have substantial experience of delivering individual, psychodynamic and/or cognitive behavioural counselling/psychotherapy for a range of psychological problems and at significant depth, as well as the experience and ability of adapting a therapeutic model to a brief approach.
We are seeking to recruit an individual who displays a flexible approach with excellent planning, communication and organisational skills and who will be willing to take an active role in the development of the service. You will have an expert knowledge of best counselling practice and be capable of working in a complex and challenging environment.
All applicants must be experienced and confident working remotely, including providing assessments and ongoing counselling online.
What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
Please upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. The supporting statement should demonstrate explicitly how you meet the selection criteria for this post.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon Thursday 4 January 2024. Interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 January.
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