PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Peter McVerry Trust are actively recruiting for a full accredited
psychotherapist to join our addiction services. This role would be
best suited to a psychotherapist with experience in the area of
addiction and preferably have experience in working with client his a
history of trauma. This role provides opportunity to work with one of
Irelands leading homeless charities in a very diverse way to best
support the needs of our client group. The role provides opportunity
to promote change and influence the outcome of the client group based
on specific interventions to include that of one to one sessions as
well as group work. Our addiction services are tailored to meet the
needs of clients with a history of trauma, substance misuse and PTSD.
The role will allow you support the client throughout their journey
throughout the continuum of care as the client addresses their
substance use issues as well as addressing past experiences which
acted as a contributory factor to one?s addiction. The role involves
working with a skilled established team who work from a harm reduction
approach
ABOUT PETER MCVERRY TRUST: Established in **Apply on the website** by
Fr Peter McVerry the charity works with individuals at risk of, or
experiencing homelessness, primarily in the Dublin region. Peter
McVerry Trust provides a wide range of services in the areas of
prevention, housing, homelessness, under **Apply on the website**s
residential and drug treatment.
OUR VISION: ?An Ireland that supports all those on the margins and
upholds their rights to full inclusion in society.?
OUR MISSION: Peter McVerry Trust is committed to reducing homelessness
and the harm caused by drug misuse and social disadvantage. Peter
McVerry Trust provides low-threshold entry services, primarily to
younger persons with complex needs, and offers pathways out of
homelessness based on the principles of the Housing First model and
within a framework that is based on equal opportunities, dignity and
respect.
PSYCHOTHERAPIST RESPONSIBILITIES
* Adherence to safety and security protocols
* To maintain accurate documentation and accounts of sessions and
group work
* To align practices in line with the ethos of PMVT
* To facilitate group work on a daily basis in line with the seeking
safety model
* To provide psychotherapy sessions to clients during the detox and
treatment cycle
* To escalate issues of concerns where there is an identified risk
to the client and others in the environment
* Conduct ongoing assessment of client progress and utilise
opportunity to explore challenges both in the group and one to one
setting
* To provide feedback and updates to the team on shift following on
from group delivery to establish any areas for follow up
* To utilise verbal interactions to explore the clients emotions,
attitudes, perception and behaviour
* To carry out duties in line with the role as designated by the
service manager
PSYCHOTHERAPIST SKILLS:
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Excellent communication and listening skills
* Ability to build rapport quickly
* Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy
* Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to adapt to a busy environment
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:
* Commitment to providing the highest level of service, communication
skills? oral, aural and written, openness to change
* Effective team working, professionalism, respect for others, focus
on outcomes, contributing to the prevention and management of
challenging behaviour and resilience and positive outlook
BENEFITS PACKAGE:
* Attractive Salary
* Core Professional Training
* Ongoing professional development
* Cycle to Work Scheme and Tax Saver
* Death in Service Benefit
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Career progression opportunities
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
recognized qualification at minimum Level 7 or higher qualification on
the NQAI framework in Counselling or a Level 9 in Counselling
Psychology.
AND
(ii) Be a fully accredited Psychotherapist / Counselling Psychologist
with the Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP),
Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP),
Family , National Association of Professional Counselling &
Psychotherapy (NAPCP), Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or Irish
Council of Psychotherapy (ICP).
HOURS OF WORK:
This is a full time role and working hours will be that of Monday to
Friday
To apply, please download the PMVT application form
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
