The Counselling Placement scheme is now closed for the current year.
Alliance is an independent provider of counselling, psychotherapy and other psychological services based in Stockton and operating across the North East. We provide therapeutic services in Primary Care, Community, Workplace and children’s services. We have a team of more than 150 employees which includes Managers, qualified Counsellors Psychotherapists, Clinical Psychologists and PWP’s. Within our NHS funded primary care service, Impact on Teesside, we have a managed placement scheme for up to eight trainees annually.
Please see the below information on the scheme that we offer.
We offer placement positions to trainees who are currently undertaking a Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy or a course providing an equivalent level of training such as a Foundation degree or Counselling Psychology Doctorate Programme. The majority of placements are in Primary Care settings.
We normally expect that trainees will have completed, or be nearing completion of, the first year of training at this level, and will have the support of their Course Tutor in applying for the placement. Trainees are expected to have some relevant experience in working one to one with clients.
In addition, we offer Postgraduate Internship positions for therapists who have completed this level of training and who wish to gain further experience in the Primary Care setting, or who are working towards Accreditation.
Following a successful interview, trainees attend an induction programme provided by Alliance prior to beginning the placement. Trainees are also be expected to attend any relevant training offered by Alliance during the period of this placement.
Trainee contracts will be for a minimum of 4 hours weekly to include clinical work, admin, supervision and meetings.
We provide 1.5 hours of in-house 1:2:1 supervision as part of the placement. This supervision meets BACP guidelines for placements but may not meet all training organisation needs.
The trainee must be a current member of an appropriate professional body, and work to their Code of Ethics and Practice. It is the responsibility of the trainee to maintain their professional membership throughout their placement.
There will be a written agreement between the trainee counsellor and Alliance. This lays down the process for effectively managing the trainee's placement. Placements and Internships are offered subject to the terms and conditions in these agreements.
In line with other professions such as nursing, medicine and social work, the trainee should not expect or accept payment for work carried out in their placement whilst undertaking initial clinical training.
Salary: £23,400 a year pro rata to hours worked
Working Pattern: Part-time
Contract: 9 months, fixed term
We are looking for an experienced administrator to join our admin team on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.
As a key team member, you will talk directly to people who contact our service and support our therapists with admin tasks. You will answer phone calls about referrals and appointments, as well as help with other related duties. We receive a high volume of telephone calls, including calls from people in distress, so being confident in answering the phone is essential.
You need to work well both on your own and with guidance. Experience with the patient management system IAPTUS would be a plus, but we will provide full training.
You should have an NVQ Level 2 in Administration/Business or similar, or have significant relevant experience. Computer literacy is essential as you will be expected to input information onto a clinical database.
This job will be based at our Middlesbrough office (High Force Road, TS2 1RH). You will occasionally be asked to work at other offices in Teesside to help with absence cover, so flexibility is important.
The working hours are
Monday 12:00 to 20:00
Tuesday 08:00 to 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 to 16:00
The salary is £23,400 per year, pro rata to hours worked.
Closing date for applications: 30th September 2024
Interviews will be held on: 7th October 2024
You must have right to work in the UK as we are currently unable to offer working visa opportunities.
Salary: £23,400 a year pro rata to hours worked
Working Pattern: 9 months, Full time
Contract: Fixed term
We are looking for an experienced administrator to join our admin team on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.
As a key team member, you will talk directly to people who contact our service and support our therapists with admin tasks. You will answer phone calls about referrals and appointments, as well as help with other related duties. We receive a high volume of telephone calls, so being confident in answering the phone is essential.
You need to work well both on your own and with guidance. Experience with the patient management system IAPTUS would be a plus, but we will provide full training.
You should have an NVQ Level 2 in Administration/Business or similar, or have significant relevant experience. Computer literacy is essential as you will be expected to input information onto a clinical database.
This job will be based at our Stockton office (24 Yarm Road, TS18 3NA). You will occasionally be asked to work at other offices in Teesside to help with absence cover, so flexibility is important.
The working hours are:
Monday: 08:00 to16:00
Tuesday: 08:00 to16:00
Wednesday: 12:00 to 20:00
Thursday: 12:00 to 20:00
Friday: 08:00 to 16:00
The salary is £23,400 per year, pro rata to hours worked.
Closing date for applications: 30th September 2024
Interviews will be held on: 7th October 2024
You must have right to work in the UK as we are currently unable to offer working visa opportunities.
Salary: £23,400 a year pro rata to hours worked
Working Pattern: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
We are looking for an experienced administrator to join our admin team.
As a key team member, you will talk directly to people who contact our service and support our therapists with admin tasks. You will answer phone calls about referrals and appointments and help with other related duties. We receive a high volume of telephone calls, including calls from people in distress, so being confident in answering the phone is essential.
You need to work well both on your own and with guidance. Experience with the patient management system IAPTUS would be a plus, but we will provide full training.
You should have an NVQ Level 2 in Administration, Business or similar or have significant relevant experience. Computer literacy is essential as you will be expected to input information onto a clinical database.
We are currently preparing to open an office in Hartlepool, and this role will be based there once it opens. Training will be conducted at our Middlesbrough office, and you will occasionally be asked to work at other offices in Teesside to help with absence cover, so flexibility is important.
Working hours are:
Closing date for applications: 25th September 2024
Interviews will be held on: 3rd October 2024
You must have right to work in the UK as we are currently unable to offer working visa opportunities.
Salary: £27,000 to £29,000 a year Pro Rata to Hours Worked
Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Contract: Permanent
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified counsellor to join our team of experienced psychological therapists, delivering, with clinical supervision, high-quality mental health interventions to children and young people in schools and other educational settings.
Full time and Part Time positions available. Term time only is an option we may be able to consider. Please specify on your application how many hours you are looking to work.
Our head office is in Stockton-on-Tees and the post holder will be expected to travel to work locations across Teesside, so access to a car is required as some locations cannot be easily accessed via bus routes.
For more information about this post or to arrange an informal chat, please contact Kaye Hooker on 01642 352747.
Closing Date: 27 September 2024
Interviews: TBA
You must have right to work in the UK as we are currently unable to offer working visa opportunities.
Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £29,000 to £33,500 a year pro rata to hours worked
Contract: Permanent
We are currently recruiting for a Specialist Therapist to work within our Children, Young Peoples and Families Team across Hartlepool & Stockton.
The successful candidate will offer consultation, clinical assessment and psychotherapeutic counselling to children, young people and their families (CYPF) who have experienced complex trauma. They will work with parents, carers and professionals to develop their understanding of developmental and attachment-based trauma, improving outcomes and support for affected children.
You must have the right to work in the UK as we are currently unable to offer working visa opportunities.
For more information on this post please contact us on info@alliancepsychology.com or enquiries@impactonteesside.com.
Closing date for applications: 27 September 2024
Interview dates: TBC
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