_THE ROLE_
To deliver the residential treatment programme for Addiction acting as
counsellor/therapist in line with the values of White Oaks. As part of
the clinical team, the role encompasses a capacity to work effectively
in response to the increasing complexity of service user presentation.
_PRINCIPAL DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:_
* Assessment of service users
* Admission and Orientation of service users
* Case management and treatment planning
* Individual counselling
* Group facilitation
* Support for family members and presentation of material
_EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:_
(ESSENTIAL)
* Minimum of Level 8 (NFQ) award in relevant field for work in
addiction treatment
* Accreditation with a recognised body
(DESIRABLE)
* Masters level in addiction/mental health qualifications
_PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:_
(ESSENTIAL)
* 2 years’ experience working in addiction services or equivalent
facility
* Experience in delivering group facilitation and individual
counselling
* Experience in assessment of service users and identification of
individual needs
(DESIRABLE)
* Experience working with service users dual-diagnosed with mental
health and co-occurring substance misuse challenges
* Experience of developing and delivering workshops and seminars
_SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:_
(ESSENTIAL)
* Knowledge of therapeutic responses to addiction including the
Minnesota Model of treatment
* Competent communication and presentation skills
* Knowledge of providing case management and direct clinical care to
service users with complex needs including those with mental health
issues
* Proficiency in basic IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel,
Power-Point and use of a database
* Ability to work collaboratively as well as using own initiative
(DESIRABLE)
* Knowledge of inter-agency referral pathways for service users
_SERVICE REQUIREMENTS_
(ESSENTIAL)
* To promote and embody the highest level of care and competency
* To comply with all regulatory and statutory requirements relevant
to the post
* To uphold the ethos of White Oaks as a centre of excellence in the
field of addiction recovery
PLACE OF WORK – primary location is White Oaks Rehabilitation Centre
with occasional requirement at Carlin House, Letterkenny
CONTRACT – Permanent Full-Time
PROBATION – * months
REMUNERATION - € * – **Apply on the
website** depending on level of experience
ANNUAL LEAVE – * days
CLINICAL SUPERVISION – paid clinical supervision
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT – support with CPD
MEALS – lunch or dinner provided
PLEASE APPLY BY COVER LETTER STATING REASONS FOR APPLYING TOGETHER
WITH YOUR CV TO: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** BY 4 JULY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
