ADDICTION COUNSELLOR
SERVICE: Health and Recovery Services
LOCATION: Kerry Services
DURATION: 2-year Fixed Term Contract
HOURS: * hours per week
PUBLISHED: *th of March **Apply on the
website**
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 2nd of April *
NOVAS is a not for profit organisation and Approved Housing Body. We
work with single adults, couples and families who are homeless or at
risk of being homeless. We provide a range of support services and
accommodation. We have over * staff, and more
than * services in Limerick, Dublin, Clare,
Kerry, Cork and Tipperary including residential homeless services,
social housing and community based services for tenancy sustainment,
homelessness prevention, mental health and recovery.
The role of Addiction Counsellor is vital to our successful
partnership with the HSE. This role will be based in HSE Counselling
and Advisory Services Edward Court, Tralee. The successful candidate
will be responsible for delivering quality programmes to clients
accessing services in Edward Court inclusive of NOVAS clients and
tenants.
NOVAS is a Trauma Informed practice organisation and the principles of
collaboration, diversity, respect and trust are embedded in our way of
working together. Our services are provided through support of our
partners in local government through the Local Authorities, HSE, and
other donors and funders
THE APPROPRIATE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
* A qualification or post-graduate qualification at Level 8 in
counselling, addiction counselling or psychotherapy recognised by one
of the following, as appropriate:, the Irish Association for
Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), Addiction Counsellors of Ireland
(ACI) or one of the five sections within the Irish Council for
Psychotherapy (ICP)
OR
* A qualification at Level 7 or higher on the QQI framework in a
human science discipline (medical, psychological, social, educational)
or hold a qualification at Level 7 or higher in a health and social
care profession.
AND
* Hold a qualification or post-graduate qualification in
counselling, addiction counselling or psychotherapy recognised by one
of the following, as appropriate: the Irish Association for
Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), Addiction Counsellors of Ireland
(ACI) or one of the five sections within the Irish Council for
Psychotherapy (ICP).
CANDIDATES MUST ALSO HAVE:
* Have full accredited membership with one of the following: IACP,
ACI or one of the five sections within ICP. Pre-accredited hours must
include a minimum of * hours of one-to-one
counselling/addiction counselling/psychotherapy with clients under the
supervision of an IACP/ACI/ ICP accredited supervisor.
OR
* Be a full member of the Clinical or Counselling Psychology
Division of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).
* Strong administration skills for record keeping and report writing
and computer literacy.
* Experience of working in addiction/mental health services would be
a distinct advantage.
* Ability to provide services that foster and enhance the dignity,
development and independence of the individual.
* Have an understanding of care and case management protocols
including; care planning, needs assessment, risk
management/assessment, incident management/prevention and key-working
* Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
* Understanding of the needs of vulnerable people who are homeless,
with focus on the specific needs of people with complex needs.
* Knowledge of and a commitment to equal opportunities.
* Full clean driver's licence and use of own car.
GARDA VETTING WILL BE SOUGHT FOR THIS ROLE.
HEALTH
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully
competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office
and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable
prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
CHARACTER
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good
character.
POST SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrate depth and breadth of post-qualification experience of
managing a caseload under supervision as relevant to the role.
We offer a competitive benefit package including **Apply on the
website** days annual leave pro rata, access to further education
supports and contributory pension.
If you would like to work for, an application form and job description
can be found on the careers section of our website
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
