University Counsellor

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Counsellor to provide face-to-face, short-term (5-session model) psychological support to students at the University of Birmingham. This is a part time role for 12 hours per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays to commence from mid-November.

You will play a vital role in helping students navigate mental health challenges, academic stress, and personal difficulties to support their overall well-being and retention.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, short-term (up to 5 sessions) individual counselling to students in person.

• Manage a daily caseload of 4 client appointments alongside dedicated time for administrative tasks, case notes, and risk management.

• Assess student needs, monitor risk, and refer onwards to secondary mental health services or internal support teams when necessary.

• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely clinical records in line with institutional data protection policies.

Requirements

• Accreditation: Must hold current BACP Accreditation (or equivalent professional body membership, e.g., UKCP).

• Supervision: Must have active, independent clinical supervision already in place.

• Experience: Proven track record of delivering short-term/brief therapy interventions, ideally within a Higher/Further Education setting or working with young adults.

• Skills: Strong risk assessment capabilities, confidence in autonomous decision-making, and excellent administrative efficiency.

Location: Birmingham Campus (Face-to-Face)

Hours: 12 hours per week (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 hours per day)

Pattern: Short-term contract across two key blocks:

• Block 1: Mid-November to 11th December

• Block 2: Week commencing 11th January through end of April (excluding weeks commencing 22nd and 29th April)

• Potential extension through end of June

experience

Non Teaching

skills

communication

qualifications

BA Hons (QTS)

education

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