MQI wishes to appoint a Relief Counsellor at CAMDAS, Cavan and
Monaghan Drug and Alcohol Service as follows:
Reporting to the Service Coordinator the objective of this role is to
effectively deliver counselling services pertaining to the HSE Service
Level Agreement and in doing so to uphold the philosophy and working
ethos of Merchants Quay Ireland.
This is a FIXED-TERM RELIEF CONTRACT, based on no set hours ( ?if
and when? required ) and attracting a salary of ?**Apply on the
website**.**Apply on the website** per hour plus financial support
towards supervision. Please see the detailed job specification
attached, the Person Specification is set out below, for your
convenience:
* Ideally two years? experience in a paid full-time capacity, or
equivalent part time, in an addiction service or similar setting.
* Accredited counsellor with ACI, IACP or equivalent body
* A relevant third Level 7 qualification in the area of addiction
studies or social care.
* An excellent understanding of issues relating to problem drug use,
homelessness, dual-diagnosis and progression pathways towards
community-based rehabilitation, housing and training services
* Demonstrate knowledge of adult development and the impact of
deprivation, neglect and abuse
* Demonstrate an ability to utilise both practice-based evidence and
evidenced based practice in informing clinical decisions about clients
* Demonstrate detailed up-to-date clinical knowledge of assessment
and treatment of a range of addiction and mental health problems
* Demonstrate commitment to ongoing evaluation of supervision and
clinical practice to ensure a quality and effective service
* Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation
* Demonstrate competence in responding appropriately to diverse
clients who are vulnerable or at risk
* Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development and
effective use of supervision
* Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and confidently with
challenging clients? processes
* Demonstrate awareness of professional and personal boundaries
* Display effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and
written) skills
* Demonstrate ability to manage clients? records effectively and
to produce counselling reports as required
* Demonstrate an ability to work both as part of a multidisciplinary
team and to work independently, under supervision
* Demonstrate proficiency in IT skills relevant to the role (eCASS,
NDTRS Link, Viclarity, Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
* Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organising skills
including awareness of resource management and importance of value for
money
* Demonstrate ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle
multiple tasks
* Maintain strong links with the clients and develop systems of
Service User evaluation
* Demonstrate initiative and innovation, identifying areas for
improvement, implementing and managing change
* Experience of developing and delivering workshops and seminars
* Capacity to develop positive relationships with internal and
external agencies
* Experience and skills in the referral process and assessment of
clients with addiction and associated needs
* Experience and skills in developing care plans
If you are interested in applying for this position please complete
the attached Employment Application Form and send with a copy of your
CV to **Apply on the website** before the closing date of 5PM ON
SUNDAY THE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH FEBRUARY, **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** . Please ensure to include ?APPLICATION FOR RELIEF
COUNSELLOR REF: CAM**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**? in the subject line of
your email. (Applications not labelled correctly may fail to be
shortlisted.)
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
