VACANCIES AT CHS
Opportunities for Mental Health and Affiliated Professionals
From time to time, CHS expands its clinical and other services, and we welcome applications from experienced professionals in a range of disciplines.
This page outlines current vacancies and provides general information for those interested in joining one of our clinical teams or becoming part of our network of affiliated professionals in wellbeing, life skills and educational fields.
Any specific openings will be posted here and on the CHS LinkedIn page. We also accept speculative applications from qualified individuals interested in contributing to our multidisciplinary services in Brussels.
CHS fosters a collaborative, community-oriented environment. Clinical team members are expected to play an active role in the life of the organisation and to include a proportion of pro bono work as part of their regular caseload.
Our practitioners work with clients across the lifespan and from diverse backgrounds, offering services in English in an ethical and evidence-based clinical setting.
CURRENT VACANCIES
CLINICAL TEAMS
CHS has two core mental health teams:
- Adults’ Team
- Children, Adolescents & Family Team
Both teams are made up of self-employed professionals, including clinical psychologists, psychotherapists, and psychiatrists.
We regularly review speculative applications and occasionally open new roles as the needs of our community evolve.
All team members must meet the following baseline criteria:
General Requirements (All Clinical Applicants)
• 3–5 years postgraduate training (Master’s or Doctorate) in clinical psychology or psychotherapy, with both theoretical and supervised clinical components
• Valid registration with a professional body (e.g. La Commission des Psychologues, EAP, or equivalent) • Minimum 5 years of clinically supervised experience • Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Registered as self-employed in Belgium with valid professional insurance • Strong team spirit and willingness to contribute to a collaborative working environment
• Commitment to ethical practice and evidence-based care
• Willingness to contribute pro bono work and engage in peer supervision
Additional Requirements for Children, Adolescents & Family Team
• At least 1 year supervised clinical experience working with
children/young people
• Training or specialization in child/family therapy; interest in early
childhood (0–6) is an asset
• Experience in psycho-educational assessments (testing, reporting,
school liaison)
AFFILIATED PROFESSIONALS
CHS is expanding its network of Affiliated Professionals to broaden our range of wellbeing, educational and life skills support services. The team currently offers career coaching, family mediation and therapy, mindfulness, consultations for nutrition and eating disorders, and special needs educational support.
We welcome speculative applications from self-employed professionals such as:
- Art Therapists
- Speech & Language Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Graphomotor (Handwriting) Specialists
- Neurofeedback Practitioners
- Sophrologists
- Remedial Teachers and Learning Support Specialists
Affiliated professionals typically commit to working at least half a day per week at CHS.
To Apply:
Please send your CV and covering letter, with the subject line “Affiliated Professionals Vacancies”, to: vacancies@chsbelgium.org
AFFILIATED PROFESSIONALS
CHS is expanding its network of Affiliated Professionals to broaden our range of wellbeing, educational and life skills support services. The team currently offers career coaching, family mediation and therapy, mindfulness, consultations for nutrition and eating disorders, and special needs educational support.
We welcome speculative applications from self-employed professionals such as:
- Art Therapists
- Speech & Language Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Graphomotor (Handwriting) Specialists
- Neurofeedback Practitioners
- Sophrologists
- Remedial Teachers and Learning Support Specialists
Affiliated professionals typically commit to working at least half a day per week at CHS.
To Apply:
Please send your CV and covering letter, with the subject line “Affiliated Professionals Vacancies”, to: vacancies@chsbelgium.org
OUR HISTORY
In the late 1960s the need to provide support to the growing English-speaking expatriate community in Belgium was identified. At the time, there was a steady influx of English speakers arriving in Brussels in the context of the ongoing negotiations between Ireland and the United Kingdom to join the European Economic Community (now the EU).
Both in-person and telephone-based support was provided from the late 1960s, thanks to a team of volunteers. This led to the establishment of the ASBL “The Help Contact Centre” which was later restructured and renamed: Community Help Service (CHS).
Originally, CHS was focused on operating the Helpline with a team of trained volunteers. The majority of calls at the time, related to the need for practical information as callers relocating to Belgium were in search of resources, in the pre-internet world!
The CHS Helpline continues to provide practical information, but today it mainly operates as a support and crisis Helpline, in response to a growing general need in society for Mental Health support.
The Mental Health Services Centre was subsequently opened, responding to the need for longer-term in-person mental health support. The MHSC is staffed by a team of professional therapists with a range of experience and disciplines, offering appointments in English as well as other languages.
Today, CHS’s reach goes far beyond the English-speaking expatriate community. Callers and clients are from English-speakers of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
“Community Help Service is a unique organisation. Its 24/7, anonymous, and confidential Helpline is run entirely by dedicated volunteers, providing support and assistance to thousands of callers each year. In addition, the Mental Health Services Centre offers a range of professional mental health services in English and other languages through our Clinical Team. A separate team of affiliated professionals offers expertise in mindfulness, eating disorders, family mediation and therapy, as well as life and career coaching.
Whilst CHS was originally founded to serve the British and American communities in Belgium, today the European Union’s membership has grown, and so, too, has Belgium’s English-speaking community. With an increasing awareness of the importance of mental health in our modern society, CHS is uniquely placed to provide succour, support and a listening ear to those in need.
I am proud to be associated with CHS!”
Jeremy Jennings, President of the CHS Council
Stay informed
NEWS & EVENTS
Too many calls. Help
March 24, 2022
Following an unprecedented increase in suicide calls in 2021, CHS urgently needs more volunteers for its 24/7 English-language helpline.
The non-profit organisation operates the free helpline service from its mental health services centre in Ixelles.
“We desperately need more volunteers,” says one of the voluntary team who represents the body to CHS’s board of directors. For the past six months, the service has been operating with only 15 people instead of the preferred contingent of around 30.
24/7 HELPLINE
March 14, 2025
Thank you! Saint Anthony’s Parish, Kraainem
Community Help Service would like to acknowledge the generous donations made by the parishioners of St Anthony's from the collections over the weekend of the 25th & 26th January 2025 which totalled an incredible
1679,34 euros.
Two CHS volunteers (Geoff and Yvonne) spoke about the essential support that our English-speaking Helpline can offer people in times of distress.
All of the funds go directly to supporting the CHS Helpline which is staffed by dedicated volunteers.
Thank you so much for your support to Community Help Service.
Beating the winter blues
January 19, 2025
With the days still short and temperatures low, many people experience a feeling of lethargy, sadness, or a general sense of melancholy often referred to as the "winter blues."
The lack of sunlight and increased time indoors can contribute to a dip in mood and energy levels. But there is good news – there are many effective strategies to combat these seasonal challenges and keep your spirits high throughout the winter months.
The clinical team at the Community Help Service (CHS) Brussels-based Mental Health Services Centre have provided some tips on how to beat the winter blues and embrace a brighter, healthier year ahead.
