University of Nottingham Ningbo China is seeking to recruit University Counsellor in Health and Wellbeing Centre.

Your key responsibilities include:

• The role will provide one to one counselling/psychotherapy, both short and long term, to students and staff at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China.
• Offer initial assessment appointments to determine client allocation, and to formulate and deliver appropriate interventions.
• Conduct and record formal risk assessments and safety planning in a manner that is also therapeutic for the client.
• Contribute to mental health promotion responsibilities, including developing and delivering related resources and activities, collaborating with the Health Promotion Team on joint mental health campaigns.

About You

• Candidates should have a minimum of master’s level qualification in counselling/psychotherapy/counselling psychology.
• Professional accreditation/registration/licensure in country of qualification or practice.
• Have experience of short- and long- term counselling/psychotherapy interventions.
• Have minimum of 2 year’s experience of clinical work in different settings.
• Have sufficient understanding of mental health problems to be able to assess risk, and to recognise and work.

About Us

Join a unique British University in China. The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. This award-winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in just 22 years.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

The post will be offered on a fixed term contract for 3 years and a probation of 6 months with University of Nottingham Ningbo China.

We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential.

How to Apply

Applicants should formally apply via our on-line application system before 23:59 (Beijing Time) on 17 September 2026. Only on-line applications made at (https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184693/ ) will be accepted.

Referees will be contacted prior to interview and interviews will take place in Ningbo China. 

Enquiries

If you are unable to apply on-line or if you have any questions about this role, please contact Recruitment Team, Email: Job@nottingham.edu.cn

Equality and Diversity

University of Nottingham Ningbo China is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our intention to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age*, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.

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