LEAD THERAPIST - WATERFORD & WEXFORD
Due to continued growth we are recruiting for a Lead Therapist for our
Waterford & Wexford Pieta centres. The Lead Therapist is responsible
for overseeing the people management, therapy and any clinical issues
that may arise in the centres.
LOCATION: Waterford & Wexford Pieta centres
POSITION TYPE: Permanent
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The role of the Lead Therapist is to manage Therapists and Centre
Administrations and oversee therapy and clinical issues that may
arise. Reporting directly to the Regional Manager this role ensures
quality in service delivery and consistency in approach.
* Promote and maintain the ethos of Pieta which is rooted in
compassion and care
* Monitor and support therapists in the delivery of safe, high
quality therapeutic interventions
* Ensuring best practice in clinical governance, up to date
accreditation and insurance
* Ensuring all therapists attend individual and group supervision
* Oversee client assessments and risk assessments, ensuring best
practice, and supporting access to the service in line with our
service model and ensure that risk management strategies are
implemented and reviewed as needed
* People management including Therapists and Centre Administrators
* Probation and performance management and individual management
support meetings
* Oversee staff training, inductions, rostering and record
completion
* Oversee file management in-line with GDPR, data protection and
confidentiality
* Act as a Pieta Clinical Representative in the local community as
required and agreed by Regional Manager
* Consult and collaborate with Regional Manager
* Escalate areas of concern to Regional Manager
* Implement all policies and procedures and monitor and ensure
compliance by all staff
* Work closely with operations department to ensure Health & Safety
compliance in centres/with staff
* Liaise with Regional Support Coordinator and Regional Manager for
appropriate allocation of clients and waiting lists
* Maintain an agreed clinical caseload
* Work within an agreed budget
EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* Be fully accredited with IACP, BACP, IAHIP, FTAI, IAPTP, APPI,
APCP, NAPCP, PSI or ICP
* A minimum of two years supervisory or management experience
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Proficient in using Microsoft Office
* Experience of working with a broad cross section of staff and
professionals, across agencies/communities
* Be interested in and demonstrate a belief and enthusiasm for the
work of Pieta
* Experience with databases an advantage (e.g. Salesforce CRM)
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
* **Apply on the website** days annual leave per year
* Paid CPD opportunities
* Entitlement to 2x paid supervision (independent) sessions per
month up to a maximum of ?**Apply on the website** per session
* Occupational pension scheme (Upon completion of probation period)
* Travel pass & bike to work schemes
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee discounts
* Income protection pay scheme
* Supportive team environment with monthly in house group
supervision and Pieta Way training for all new starters
Applications for this post should be made via the website or by email
to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** by **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH AUGUST
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**. Please attach a CV and cover letter
outlining your particular suitability to the role.
PLEASE NOTE: Garda Vetting is required of the successful candidate
PIETA HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
