Description : 02 Feb, 2023
(Weekend day or evening included); Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add an EAP Counsellor to their team. Our client offers the most comprehensive employee assistance programme on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public and non-profit sector, to business partners, individual users, employees and their family members.
The role requires high levels of professional standards whilst working in a telephone environment, adhering to the company's core values and achieving daily goals. The counsellor will work on a 24/7 helpline, providing in the moment emotional support to individuals, conducting clinical assessments and signposting to specialised support services. The counsellor will also have an active caseload of structured telephone and/ or video counselling clients, including Online CBT clients and Power to Recover clients.
Job Overview
Providing immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. The Wellbeing Practitioner will complete risk assessments and work in line with the BACP code of ethics - ensuring the highest level of service and support is provided to callers. The role also includes an allocated day of structured telephone/ video counselling clients - hour can be counted towards BACP accreditation.
Day to Day Responsibilities as a EAP Counsellor:
To provide an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers
To answer all calls within 8 seconds and triage to determine the most appropriate type of
support required; demonstrating a thorough understanding of the Health Assured products
g. legal advice, counselling support, medical helpline etc
To demonstrate an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including
those who are distressed and/or at risk
Provide \"In the moment support\" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and
achieving a one call resolution
To take accurate information and record on the Health Assured data base
Conduct full and robust clinical assessments in accordance with Health Assured's
procedures, ensuring the most clinically appropriate support is identified
To effectively identify and manage risk in accordance with Health Assured's \"Risk Guidance
Policy\"
To undertake training provided by Health Assured and to utilise appropriate skills within calls,
e. working with trauma, working with suicide, clinical assessment, safe guarding etc
Work to and exceed individual and team goals as per the KPI framework
Personally, ensure all call backs and queues are efficiently managed and ensure individual
actions do not impact upon the availability of the service
To maintain an active caseload of STC/ Video clients, including online CBT and Power to
Recover clients - up to 6 clients on an allocated day
Demonstrate the ability to provide excellent customer service at all times
Essential Skills and Competencies:
Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling & minimum of 100 counselling hours
To be a member of the BACP or equivalent
Relevant telephone experience
High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets
Good communication and customer service skills
Desirable Skills and Competencies:
Accredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process
EAP experience
Experience of working within a target driven environment
Employee Benefits:
BACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for
BACP CBD Hub
Up to £60 per month for supervision
Inhouse supervision
Monthly incentives such as weekends away!
Supervision
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (plus an additional 2 days after 2 years service)
Birthday Off/Mental Health Day
Profit Share Scheme
Perkbox (staff discount scheme)
Christmas bonus after 3 years of service
Contributory Pension Scheme
Fab Fridays- dress down & free treats
Allied Pride Network
Social events throughout the year
Free breakfast on Mondays
Fresh fruit delivered to the office each week
Free annual flu vaccine
Private health insurance after 5 years service
Life Insurance
Discounted eye test
Discounted glasses/contact lenses prescription
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