Psychosexual Therapist

We're looking for psychosexual therapists to join Relate and deliver and evaluate high-quality, effective, and professional psychosexual therapy services to our clients.

Key activities

• Adhere to the codes of ethics and practice adopted by Relate and relevant Counselling Professional Bodies.
• Be aware of and adhere to all Relate policies and practices, including Child Protection and Confidentiality, to ensure the safety of clients and staff.
• To maintain confidential records according to the data protection regulations and Relate procedures.
• To maintain and deliver records to enable Relate to effectively monitor the service's use and client feedback within agreed timescales.
• To participate in individual and therapist (clinical) supervision and team meetings as required.
• To take responsibility for professional development and training as agreed with supervisor and line management to maintain your professional status and to meet business development needs.
• To work collaboratively with the Federation to ensure the psychosexual therapy services are delivered in a coordinated, professional, and efficient manner.
• Positively and proactively undertake other duties as required by your line manager that are appropriate to the position.

Key skills and competencies

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• They have a recognized counselling qualification
• COSRT accredited course plus relationship training from Relate or equivalent (see APEL section of Relate website)
• Substantive knowledge and experience in implementing assessment, history taking, and formulation plus in-depth knowledge of relevant treatment programs allied to sexual dysfunctions.
• Willingness to undertake additional training and CPD (Continuous Professional Development) as required by the service
• Recognised supervised couple counselling practice and/or certificate of proficiency.
• Experience of working with a range of counselling theories and methodologies.
• Experience of working within the voluntary sector
• Experience in assessing client needs and negotiating fees and/or signposting to appropriate provision

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

• Professional and positive approach to work
• Able to think creatively to support the development of the services offered.
• Adaptable to changing work environments and able to work flexibility including evenings, weekends, and at locations to suit business needs (Minimum of 4 unsocial hours).
• Able to work with tact, diplomacy, and compassion.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

• Certificates of attendance for the core CPD requirements (safeguarding, DVA, mental health and suicide). These become mandatory on appointment.
• Experience of providing therapy through a range of delivery methods such as face-to-face, individual, group, online, etc.
• Experience of working therapeutically with adults from a range of backgrounds and needs, especially those who may be socially excluded.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate records and store confidentially.