Qualified therapist

Independence is a well-established and trusted charity supporting people in the community to make the changes that matter most to them. We are seeking a qualified therapist to join our team and play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychotherapies that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

This is an exciting opportunity for a therapist who values collaborative working, professional development, and flexible practice. Hours are flexible to meet client need and demand, and salary is negotiable depending on experience, qualifications, and career focus.

About the Role

·         Deliver evidence-based, meaningful psychotherapies to clients within the community.

·         Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations across sectors to support positive client outcomes.

·         Respond flexibly to client need and service demand while maintaining a high standard of professional practice.

·         Contribute to a supportive, outcome-focused service focused on helping people make sustainable changes.

What We’re Looking For

·         A qualified therapist with relevant professional training and experience.

·         A commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic support.

·         An interest in professional development and continuous learning.

·         Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively across sectors.

·         A compassionate, professional, and outcome focused approach.

What We Offer

·         Flexible working hours to meet client need and demand.

·         Salary negotiable depending on experience, qualifications, and career focus.

·         The opportunity to join a respected charity and make a meaningful difference in the community.

·         A supportive environment that values development, collaboration, and high-quality practice.

• Therapeutic Support: Deliver one-to-one therapy for clients affected by substance use and gambling-related difficulties, using evidence-based, goal-focused approaches such as CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
• Assessment and Formulation: Undertake comprehensive psychological assessments and maintain up-to-date formulations to inform personalised treatment.
• Treatment Planning and Review: Develop, review, and adapt treatment plans in collaboration with clients and the wider clinical team to reflect progress and emerging needs.
• Risk and Crisis Response: Identify and respond appropriately to risk or crisis issues raised within structured sessions, making referrals to relevant services where necessary. Please note that Independence is not a crisis service.
• Confidentiality and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, timely, and professional records of therapy sessions, assessments, and reviews, in line with confidentiality requirements and data protection legislation.
• Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across the organisation and with external professionals, where appropriate and in line with policy and legal frameworks, to support integrated care.
• Client Empowerment: Support clients to build self-awareness, psychological flexibility, and develop practical strategies for long-term recovery and wellbeing.
• Professional Development: Engage in continuing professional development, supervision, and relevant training to maintain high standards of practice and remain current with developments in addiction and mental health care.

• Qualifications: A recognised qualification in psychotherapy, counselling, psychology, or a related discipline.
• Experience: At least two years’ experience of delivering supervised therapy to clients with common mental health difficulties.
• Therapeutic Approaches: Experience of delivering evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
• Knowledge: A strong understanding of common mental health presentations, including dual diagnosis, and the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Professional Registration: Full membership or accreditation with a relevant professional body such as BACP, UKCP, HCPC, or equivalent. Candidates who are not yet accredited should be willing to work towards accreditation.
• Right to Work: Applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in Guernsey, including holding any required employment permit.

Pension

Continued professional development opportunities & career progression.