EXPERIENCED CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHOTHERAPISTS ?TRALEE
We currently have vacancies in our Tralee centre for experienced Child
& Adolescent Psychotherapists.
HOURS AVAILABLE:
* **Apply on the website** hours per week over 5 days
* **Apply on the website** hours per week over 4 days
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website** per hour
**Shifts are 5 consecutive hours with max 4 clients per day. One hour
is allocated for related administrative duties. Hours will be fixed
and negotiated with Lead Therapist. Evening work may be required
depending on the centre requirements.
LOCATION: Tralee
POSITION TYPE: Permanent
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website** per hour
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting directly to the Lead Therapist the role of the Child &
Adolescent Psychotherapist is to provide professional and
compassionate therapeutic support to children & adolescents who are in
suicidal or self-harm crisis, and those bereaved by suicide.
* Conduct face to face risk & suitability assessments and implement
risk management plans as appropriate
* Provide evidence informed, brief, strengths based & goal focused
interventions
* Work in accordance with Pieta?s Policies, Procedures and
Guidelines
* Liaise and consult with other professionals in supporting the
client as required
* Maintain accurate, confidential records of practice using
Salesforce
* Attend external clinical supervision twice per month (paid by
Pieta) and attend group supervision internally in Pieta once per month
* Contribute to research, audit and evaluation of the service as
required
* Maintain professional and personal boundaries
* Participate in team meetings and attend other meetings as deemed
necessary
* Share information with the Lead Therapist, Regional Manager, Pieta
team and other services as appropriate in accordance with good
practice
EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* A recognized qualification at minimum Level 8* or higher
qualification on the NQAI framework in Counselling or a Level 9 in
Counselling Psychology. *(A RECOGNISED LEVEL 7 IN COUNSELLING &
PSYCHOTHERAPY OBTAINED PRE-**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** WILL BE ACCEPTED)
* Be a fully accredited Psychotherapist / Counselling Psychologist
with IACP, BACP, IAHIP, FTAI, IAPTP, APPI, APCP, NAPCP, PSI or ICP
* Experience of working with crisis intervention and suicide
bereavement
* 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 prioritize competing
demands
* Ability to foster good working relationships with external
agencies and organisations
* Ability to fulfil obligations as per the Children First Act
**Apply on the website**
* NOTE:?GARDA VETTING IS REQUIRED (OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES)
FOR ALL POSITIONS.
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
* 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
* Supportive team environment with monthly in house group
supervision and Pieta Way training for all new starters
Applications for the above should be made through our website or via
email, attaching a cover letter outlining your location, contract
preference and particular suitability to the role with an updated
Curriculum Vitae to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** by **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**ST AUGUST **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
PIETA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
