Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 06/10/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor at The Link, a mental health and emotional wellbeing provider in Middlesbrough. The post holder will deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic interventions to children and young people aged 4-18 across the Tees Valley, working within a collaborative service. Responsibilities include assessment, intervention delivery, and collaboration with families and other agencies. The role requires a trauma-informed approach and knowledge of psychodynamic models.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality therapeutic interventions with children and young people aged between 4 and 18.
- Provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
- Select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families.
- Explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.
- Work in collaboration with children, young people and families to develop effective treatment plans and agreed outcomes.
- Be responsible for safeguarding children and promoting their welfare, operating within local policies and procedures.
Essential criteria
- Post qualification experience as a practicing psychotherapy
- Experience of working therapeutically with children and young people
- Experience of working within a childrens mental health service
- Holds a recognised qualification in psychotherapy (Masters level)
- Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
- Working towards accreditation
Desirable criteria
- Experience in delivering DDP
- Demonstrates an understanding of the service, including referral pathways and criteria for access
- Experience of working within educational establishments
- DDP L2 Trained
- Holds a Psychology or other Health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree
- Is accredited with a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £37,869 – £37,869 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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The Link
Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
The closing date is 06 October 2026
Job summary
The Link is a Middlesbrough based professional mental health and emotional wellbeing provider. We provide therapeutic services to children, young people and families across the Tees Valley.
A collaborative of local organisations (TEWV, The Link, The Junction, Alliance Psychological Services, Changing Futures North East, and Teesside Mind) have come together to provide the Tees Valley CYP Getting Advice & Help (GA&H) service. This innovative partnership is built on a shared commitment to improving mental health outcomes for children and young people by making services more equitable, accessible, and responsive to local needs.
TEWV leads the partnership, with Alliance Psychological Services providing operational leadership in North Tees (including Darlington) and The Link providing operational leadership in North Tees (including Darlington) and South Tees respectively; ensuring strong, place-based delivery. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative initiative that is reshaping how mental health support is delivered to young people in our communities. In addition to working within the Tees Valley Getting Help service, a proportion of the postholder's time will be dedicated to working within The Links Therapeutic services.
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