PSYCHOTHERAPIST / COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGIST - DUBLIN NORTH
We are seeking an experienced Psychotherapist/ Counselling
Psychologist based in our Pieta centre in Dublin North, Santry.
Maternity cover contract available.
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NOTE: Pieta's Dublin North Centre will be relocating to Swords, Mid
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LOCATION: Dublin North
POSITION TYPE: Maternity Cover- **Apply on the website** hours per
week
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QUALIFICATIONS:
(i) A recognized degree level qualification or higher qualification on
the NQAI framework in Counselling & Psychotherapy or a Level 9 in
Counselling Psychology.
AND
(ii) Be fully accredited as a Psychotherapist / Counselling
Psychologist with one of the following accrediting bodies: Irish
Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP), Irish Association
of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP), Family Therapy
Association of Ireland (FTAI), National Association of Professional
Counselling & Psychotherapy (NAPCP), Psychological Society of Ireland
(PSI), Irish Council of Psychotherapy (ICP), British Association of
Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), Irish Association for Play Therapy
& Psychotherapy (IAPTP), Association for Psychoanalysis &
Psychotherapy in Ireland (APPI), Association of Professional
Counselling & Psychotherapy in Ireland (APCP).
ABOUT US:
Reporting directly to the Lead Therapist the role of the Therapist is
to provide professional and compassionate therapeutic support to
individuals who are in suicidal or self-harm crisis, and those
bereaved by suicide. We provide counselling for both Adults and
U**Apply on the website**'s, EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND/
OR ADOLESCENTS IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To conduct face to face risk & suitability assessments and
implement risk management plans as appropriate
* To provide evidence informed, brief, strengths based & goal
focused interventions
* To work in accordance with Pieta?s Policies, Procedures and
Guidelines
* To liaise and consult with other professionals in supporting the
client as required
* To maintain accurate, confidential records of practice using
Salesforce
* Ensure clinical records are properly and accurately maintained as
required
* Ensure records of work activity are accurately kept and inputted
on Salesforce
* To participate in external clinical supervision and attend group
supervision internally in Pieta once per calendar month
* To contribute to research, audit and evaluation of the service as
required
* To fulfil obligations as per the Children First Act **Apply on the
website**
* To comply with responsibilities under the Data Protection Acts
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website** (GDPR)
* Ensure compliance with any necessary on-going psychotherapy
registration requirements
* To maintain professional and personal boundaries
* To participate in team meetings and attend other meetings as
deemed necessary
* To be flexible regarding working hours in line with the needs of
the service (incorporating late evening and weekend work)
* To share information with the Lead Therapist, Regional Manager,
Pieta team and other services as appropriate in accordance with good
practice
SKILLS REQUIRED:
* Experience of working with crisis intervention and suicide
bereavement
* Experience counselling adult clients as well as those aged under
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* Knowledge of Brief Solution Focused Interventions, CBT etc.
* Ability to reflect on practice in order to facilitate personal
learning, professional development and service improvement
* Demonstrate great warmth and the ability to empathize
* Strong interpersonal & communication skills
* Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team
* Strong time management skills and capacity to prioritise competing
demands
* Ability to consult, liaise with other services as required
* Ability to foster good working relationships with external
agencies and organisations
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
* 2 paid days to attend a course relevant to your role in Pieta and
?**Apply on the website** contribution towards a CPD course
* Occupational pension scheme (Upon completion of probation period)
* Travel pass & bike to work schemes
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee discounts
* Entitlement to two supervision sessions per month up to a maximum
of ?**Apply on the website** per session
NOTE: GARDA VETTING IS REQUIRED (OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES) FOR ALL
POSITIONS.
Applications for the above should be made through our website or via
email, attaching a cover letter (outlining your particular suitability
to the role) with an updated Curriculum Vitae to?**Apply on the
website**?by 9am on **Apply on the website**th April **Apply on the
website**.
_PIETA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
