PSYCHOTHERAPIST WITH FIRSTLIGHT
CLINICAL SERVICES MANAGER
FIRSTLIGHT _? _a long established, national charity providing
professional crisis intervention and counselling services to parents
and families suddenly bereaved is seeking to recruit a Clinical
Services Manager.
The Clinical Services Manager will be based in FirstLight?s Offices
(Carmichael Centre, 4 North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7) and will
contribute operationally to the overall success of the organisation as
a key member of the clinical services team.
The Clinical Services Manager will report to the Clinical Services
Director and deputise for him/her when appropriate.
A strong understanding of and empathy with FirstLight?s mission and
objectives is essential as is a values driven approach to work based
on integrity and service.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
CLINICAL SERVICES MANAGER
Under the direction of and with the support of FirstLight?s Clinical
Services Director, the successful candidate will provide crisis
intervention and psychotherapy services to clients who have
experienced the sudden loss of their child/sibling; support
development of the organisation?s client services and monitor the
delivery of services by the psychotherapists on FirstLight?s
register of psychotherapists and counsellors with a view to ensuring
high quality services to FirstLight?s clients.
REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will
* Have, as a minimum, a qualification to degree level in
counselling/psychotherapy.
* Be fully accredited for a minimum of 5 years with the IACP, IAHIP
or other modalities of ICP.
* Have experience of/qualification in bereavement counselling.
* Demonstrate commitment to provision of a high quality, client
centred bereavement support service and best practice in clinical
governance.
* Promote and maintain the ethos of FirstLight and its values of
compassion, empathy, respect and hope.
* Be able to demonstrate evidence of networking skills, and
successful stakeholder engagement and interaction.
* Have a good working knowledge of child protection issues.
* Have an adaptable and flexible manner with a process improvement
mind-set and be willing to work out of hours and travel when
necessary.
* Carry out duties in line with the role as designated by the
Clinical Services Director.
* Possess strong oral, aural and written communication skills.
* Be an effective team worker and maintain professional and personal
boundaries.
* Be IT literate and
* Have a clean driving licence.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
* Previous management experience is desirable as also is experience
of working in the not for profit sector.
EMPLOYMENT TERMS AND REMUNERATION
This is a full-time, permanent position.
* Salary: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** p.a.
* Please note - an offer of employment is subject to Garda vetting
and reference check.
APPLICATION PROCESS
* Interested candidates should send a cover letter and completed
Application Form (see attached form) by Email to **Apply on the
website**.
* THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 3 FEBRUARY,
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** AT **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**H**APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**.
* First round interviews will be held on **Apply on the website**
February, **Apply on the website**.
* FirstLight welcomes applications from people from all sections of
the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability,
sexual orientation, religion or belief.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
