PSYCHOTHERAPIST / COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGIST- CAVAN / MONAGHAN
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been replaced by hope, self-care and acceptance.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 *-hour helpline (**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.
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**-HOUR CONTRACT (4 DAYS PER WEEK)
CAVAN OUTREACH:
Tuesdays *pm & Fridays **Apply on the
website**pm
MONAGHAN OUTREACH:
Mondays *pm & Wednesdays **Apply on the
website**pm
LOCATION: Cavan & Monaghan
POSITION TYPE: 1- year fixed term contract
SALARY: € *. * per hour
/ € *, * per annum (
* hr contract)
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting directly to the Clinical Service Manager the role of the
Therapist is to provide professional and compassionate therapeutic
support to clients who are in suicidal or self-harm crisis, and those
bereaved by suicide. The ideal candidate will have strong
communication and networking skills in order to establish and maintain
working relationships with agencies and organisations locally.
* Conduct risk & suitability assessments and implement risk
management plans as appropriate
* Provide evidence informed, brief, strengths based & goal focused
interventions to children, adolescents and adults
* 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
* Promote the work of Pieta Cavan Monaghan with local agencies and
service providers and build a network to support the work with
clients, and delivery of the service in the region.
* Prepare various reports and presentations as required, and
represent Pieta on local forums and working groups.
* 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 Clinical Service Manager, Regional
Manager, Pieta team and other services as appropriate in accordance
with good practice
EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
* A recognised 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 prior to * 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 empathise
* Strong interpersonal & communication skills
* Ability to adapt, work independently and be solutions focused in
an outreach setting
* 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
*
NOTE: Garda Vetting is required (of the successful candidates) for
all positions.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
* Education allowance of *% of course fee with
up to * days study leave over the course
duration
* Entitlement to 2 paid supervision (independent) sessions per month
up to a maximum of € * per session
* Occupational pension scheme (Upon completion of probation period)
* Travel pass & bike to work schemes
* Employee Assistance Programme
* 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 PARTICULAR SUITABILITY
TO THE ROLE) WITH AN UPDATED CURRICULUM VITAE TO **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** BY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH NOVEMBER **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**.
_Pieta is an equal opportunities employer, meaning we do not
discriminate based on age, race, colour, religion, ethnicity, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, or physical/mental disability. We are
committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We offer
additional support to those with additional requirements. Please let
us know if you require support ahead of your interview._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
