Placement description
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, skilled 2nd or 3rd year trainee therapist (counsellor, psychotherapist or psychologist) to undertake a one year training placement with us.
The position is paid on a self-employed basis & you will get the opportunity to offer both brief & open ended talking therapy to individuals who are facing a broad range of issues. Couples therapy referrals are also a possibility.
As part of our team you will receive all client referrals, full administrative support & regular supervision with a UKCP accredited psychoanalytical psychotherapist with over 15 years experience in the field.
We have part time hours available with each shift typically encompassing a minimum of three client hours.
You can find full details below of the shifts we can offer you.
Please note that we can only take on a therapist who is able to commit to at least two of these shifts on a weekly basis.
Personal Specs
The successful candidate will
– Have completed their first year of a counselling qualification that is recognised by the BACP, UKCP, BABCP or HCPC & adhere to their ethical codes
— Hold valid professional indemnity insurance
— Be able to work at least two of our available shifts on a weekly basis
— Be able to offer both brief solution focused interventions & long term depth therapy
— Be reliable, professional & conscientious
— Have started their own personal therapy
— Share in The Clearing’s ethos
How to apply
To apply for a trainee placement position with us please send your CV along with a covering letter that details the following:
— Why you chose to train as a therapist
— Which approaches you are drawn to & why
— What counselling experience you have had so far
— Your beliefs regarding why we become emotionally unwell & how the talking therapies, & in particular your chosen approaches, can help
— Why you have chosen to apply for a training post at The Clearing
— The shifts that you can be available to work
to Dr Rhian J Lewis at rhian.lewis@theclearing.org.uk
The closing date for applications is Friday 14 December 2018.
Interviews will take place during the week commencing 17 December 2018.
These positions are available from 3 January 2019.
Our clients
Most of our clients have self referred & therefore most of the therapy here is open ended, lasting as long as the client requires. In general our clients respond best to an integrative approach that leans towards an exploration of the causal roots of the issues. An interest, or experience of working at relational depth with clients is therefore essential.
Hourly rates
After the initial half price consultation…
Trainee Therapists earn £10 per hour (£15 for couples sessions)
Hours
We are looking for therapists who can take at least two of the following shifts on a weekly basis from 3 January 2019 onwards:
Monday mornings 7am until 10.40am (3 client hours)
Thursday mornings – 7.40am to 11.30am (3 client hours)
Thursday mornings – 7.30am to 12.10pm (4 client hours)
Friday mornings – 7.40am to 11.20am – (3 client hours)
Saturday mornings – 9.10am to 1.20pm (4 client hours)
Saturday afternoons – 2.30pm to 6.10pm (3 client hours)
Saturday afternoons – 2.50pm to 6.30pm (3 client hours)
From the end of January we will also have a shift available on:
Tuesdays – 7.50am to 3.40pm (6 client hours)
