LEAD THERAPIST - GALWAY
Pieta?s vision is a world where suicide, self-harm and stigma have
been replaced by hope, self-care and acceptance.?Pieta provide a
range of counselling services for people who are suicidal, engage in
self-harm or who are bereaved by suicide. Pieta also operate a
national **Apply on the website**-hour helpline (**Apply on the
website** **Apply on the website**) and a dedicated Education and
Training office. We are committed to delivering our services with care
and professionalism and continue to strive to ensure that we provide
the best service for our clients.
LOCATION: Galway & Tuam
POSITION TYPE: Full time permanent contract // Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
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:
* Must be a fully qualified and accredited Psychotherapist or
Counselling Psychologist 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:
* Competitive salary and **Apply on the website** annual leave days
per annum ( plus additional 2 concession days for Good Friday &
Christmas Eve)
* Paid external supervision sessions
* Access to training & development opportunities including annual
CPD allowance
* Access to contributory pension scheme
* Life Assurance benefit
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Travel Pass/Bike to Work Scheme
Applications for this post should be made via the website or by email
to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** by **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH JANUARY
**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
