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been replaced by hope, self-care and acceptance.?Pieta provide a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.
CHILD & YOUNG PERSON PSYCHOTHERAPIST - BLANCHARDSTOWN
LOCATION: Blanchardstown, Dublin **Apply on the website**
POSITION TYPE: Permanent, full time (**Apply on the website** hours
over 5 days) Evenings and weekend work required
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** per annum
REPORTING TO: Lead Therapist
Reporting directly to the Lead Therapist the role of the Child & Young
Person Psychotherapist is to provide professional and compassionate
therapeutic support to children aged under **Apply on the website**,
young people aged between **Apply on the website** & **Apply on the
website** and their families who are experiencing suicidal ideation or
self-harm crisis, and those bereaved by suicide.
THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE INCLUDE:
WORKING DIRECTLY WITH CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE
FACILITATION OF:
* Pieta risk & suitability assessments
* Development and implementation of risk management plans as
appropriate
* Evidence informed, brief, strengths based & goal focused
interventions
* Effective Case Management support to clients and their families
*
Structured family and peer support groups
DUTIES:
* Engage with clients using a person centred approach, exhibiting
professional boundaries while ensuring the values and ethos of Pieta
are upheld
* Work in accordance with Pieta?s Policies, Procedures and
Guidelines
* Deliver all assessments, interventions and supports in line with
the Pieta Way Therapeutic Model
* Work collaboratively with clients and their family members to
promote the cofacilitation of support and treatment plans
* Liaise and consult with other professionals in supporting the
client as required
* Maintain accurate, confidential records of practice in line with
Pieta policy and GDPR legislation
* Carry out administrative procedures in accordance with
organisation policies
* Build relationship and work formally with service providers and
local community stakeholders to support children, young people and
their families affected by suicidal ideation, self-harm, and those
bereaved by suicide
* Identify potential gaps and barriers to supporting clients and
families and work collaboratively on an intra and interagency basis to
address these
* 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 Clinical Team meetings and attend other meetings as
deemed necessary
* Share information with the Lead Therapist, Regional Manager, Pieta
team and other services as appropriate and in accordance with best
practice
* Support the Lead Therapist in responding to strategic priorities
for the service, region and organisation
* To be involved in the preparation of reports, statistics and other
information that may be required by the Lead Therapist and/or Regional
Manager/Clinical Director
* Have a flexible approach to the work in response to organisational
change, development, operations and review of best practice
* Report to the Lead Therapist for individual support, management
supervision, performance appraisal working within the parameters of
the Pieta HR and H&S policies and procedures
* To manage incidents and emergencies as they occur and bring them
to satisfactory conclusion within the framework of Pieta policies and
to record details of such incidents as required
* Ensure that all relevant documentation is completed, and that
links are being made with the appropriate internal and external
services to support clients and develop services
* To assist in the recruitment, induction and retention of Staff,
Pre accredited Therapists and Volunteers
* To provide support to the Fundraising Team in relation to any
events being held in connection with the service
* To undertake ad-hoc duties as required by the Lead Therapist
and/or Regional Manager/Clinical Director
* Ensure compliance with organisation policies to ensure consistent
delivery of services and maintenance of quality standards including:
* Health and Safety
* Consent & Confidentiality
* Assessment, Support Planning and
* Professional Boundaries
* Child Protection
* Best Practice Guidance for Suicide Prevention Services
ESSENTIAL 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 in working with children and/or adolescents (experience
must be as a counsellor / psychotherapist / counselling psychologist)
* Formal Qualification in working with children / adolescents
* Experience of working with crisis intervention and suicide
bereavement
* Experience of group facilitation and delivery of psychoeducational
supports to clients and family members
* 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
* Experience of managing a caseload of clients
* Ability to foster good working relationships with external
agencies and organisations
* Ability to fulfil obligations as a Mandated Person as per the
Children First Act **Apply on the website**
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
* Pieta Way training for all new starters
* Access to training & development opportunities including annual
CPD allowance
* Access to 5% 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 FEBRUARY
**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_
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Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
