Counsellor
Location: Scotland
Description: University of Glasgow is at present recruited Counsellor right now, this position will be placed in Scotland. For detail informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Click here to view our Employer Video
Counsellor
University of Glasgow - UNIVERSITY SERVICES
Job Purpose To work within a multidisciplinary team to provide effective and integrated counselling and psychological services to students of the University, by delivering:
Clinical assessment, counselling and other related forms of assistance to students
Consultations for staff of the University, parents, funding bodies and other external agencies
To provide training, guidance and support to staff of the University on matters concerning student mental and emotional well-being.
Active involvement in service development and in improving policies and practices within the University.
Ref: 002227, closing date 22nd July 2012.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provide expert short-term counselling to students presenting to the service, both individually and in groups.
2. Provide drop-in service for students.
3. Provide professional clinical assessments and make appropriate decisions regarding the potential course of action for students.
4. In collaboration with the Head of Service and other colleagues, contribute to the development of university strategies, policies and practices, which ensure a healthier learning and working environment for students and staff.
5. Be responsible for providing an informed opinion and/or verifying students’ mitigating circumstances to academic colleagues and external funding bodies in accordance with the University and funding agencies regulations and service Code of Confidentiality and Management of Personal Information.
6. To work in liaison with other colleagues involved in the pastoral care and mental health provision at the University.
7. Review and evaluate client work through clinical and management supervision in order to ensure competence, fitness to practice and to comply with professional standards.
8. To take responsibility for specific areas of service development and delivery in consultation with the Head of Service.
9. To participate in the training and development of University staff involved in student support and guidance.
10. To work within the ethical framework of BACP and follow AUCC guidelines for good practice.
11. Pursue continued professional development opportunities and actively participate in professional associations in order to maintain accreditation and also ensure increased knowledge base, self-awareness and enhanced skills.
12. To maintain appropriate electronic and written records on clients, including session notes and records of contact with other relevant parties.
Standard Terms & Conditions Terms & Conditions
Salary will be on the Management, Professional and Administrative Grade, level 7, £31,948 - £35,938 per annum, pro rata
This is a part time post: 17.5 hours per week.
New entrants to the University will be required to serve a probationary period of 6 months.
The successful applicant will be eligible to join the Universities’ Superannuation Scheme. Further information regarding the scheme is available from the Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits.
Ref: 002227, closing date 22nd July 2012.
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Date of input: Monday, 9 July 2012 Date of expiry: Sunday, 22 July 2012
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