redwigwam
Location
Stockport, Greater Manchester | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Title: Virtual Self-Employed Counselor
Job Overview: This an exciting opportunity for a self-employed counsellor to assist in providing a unique and revolutionary mental health programme for our clients within Umbrella Wellness LTD. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Virtual Self-Employed Counsellor to provide online counselling services to individuals seeking emotional support, guidance, and personal development. As a remote counselor, you will connect with clients through secure online platforms, offering a confidential and empathetic space to address their concerns and work towards positive outcomes. This self-employed position allows you the flexibility to manage your schedule and reach out to clients from the comfort of your own workspace. Responsibilities: Online Counselling Sessions: Conduct virtual counselling sessions with clients via secure video conferencing or messaging platforms, addressing their emotional and mental health concerns, personal challenges, and goals for self-improvement. Empathetic Listening: Provide active and non-judgmental listening to understand clients' issues deeply and create a supportive environment that encourages open communication. Individualized Treatment Plans: Collaborate with clients to develop personalized treatment plans, setting realistic goals and implementing strategies to address their unique needs and circumstances. Emotional Support: Offer guidance, encouragement, and emotional support to help clients navigate through difficult situations, stress, anxiety, grief, and other emotional challenges. Goal-Oriented Counseling: Facilitate goal-oriented counseling sessions aimed at enhancing personal growth, self-awareness, and emotional well-being. Referrals and Resources: When necessary, provide clients with appropriate referrals to specialized services or resources that may complement their counseling journey. Confidentiality and Ethics: Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics and legal standards while conducting counseling sessions. Documentation: Keep accurate and organized records of client interactions, progress, and treatment plans to ensure continuity of care. Continuing Education: Stay updated on the latest counseling techniques, theories, and industry best practices through ongoing professional development. Marketing and Networking: Promote your counseling services through various online platforms and engage in networking activities to attract and retain clients. Requirements: Counselling Credentials: Possess a valid counselling license or certification from a recognised counselling association or regulatory body. Experience: Demonstrate prior experience in providing counseling or therapy services, preferably in a virtual setting. Virtual Communication Skills: Proficiency in utilizing virtual communication tools, including video conferencing and messaging platforms, to conduct counseling sessions effectively. Empathy and Compassion: Exhibit genuine empathy and compassion, with the ability to build a strong rapport with clients to foster trust and openness. Active Listening: Exceptional active listening skills to fully understand clients' concerns and support their emotional well-being. Self-Motivated and Responsible: As a self-employed counselor, you must be highly self-motivated, responsible, and capable of managing your schedule efficiently. Ethical Standards: Strong adherence to ethical principles and professional guidelines in counseling practice. Technological Aptitude: Comfortable using various software and digital tools necessary for virtual counseling sessions and record-keeping. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey concepts and strategies to clients. Flexibility: Ability to adapt counseling techniques to suit the unique needs and preferences of individual clients. This is a virtual, self-employed position, and the compensation will be based on the number of counseling sessions conducted. If you are passionate about helping others achieve personal growth and emotional well-being, and are equipped with the necessary counseling qualifications, we encourage you to apply and make a positive impact on the lives of clients from around the world.Job tags
Salary
£21 per hour
