PLAY OR CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIST
Blue Box Creative Arts Therapy Centre is a registered charity based in
Limerick, we aim to support children and young people who are
experiencing emotional, behavioural, or psychological challenges to
realise their full potential through Play or Creative Art Therapies.
We apply a trauma informed nondirective approach to support the
children and families we engage.
A Blue Box therapist will be expected to ensure the highest standards
of service delivery, provide support and information sharing to
parents, report back to commissioners and be flexible in their
approach to all aspects of the role.
The successful candidate will support clients in a versatile and
effective therapeutic approach that supports a wide range of children
on a 1:1 or group basis. They will be responsible for intake
management, recording, reporting, and engaging with all stake holders.
The successful candidate will report to the Clinical Manager.
CONTRACT Fixed term * months subject to
funding.
SALARY € *, *
LOCATION Blue Box, Roxboro, Limerick
HOURS * hrs inclusive of breaks. Mon – Thurs
*am to 7pm, Friday 9am to 5pm (flexibility
required)
DELIVERY * hours of 1:1 therapy Mon-Thurs,
administration duties Friday (flexibility required)
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Have experience and an understanding of children with mental
health needs
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Work in a self-directed manner within their own modality
* Have an understanding and working knowledge of child safeguarding
and provide examples of this at interview stage
* Have an understanding and working knowledge of best practice and
legislation and its implications for clinical practice
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* Master's Degree in CAT Psychotherapy or postgraduate diploma or
master's degree in Play therapy.
* *+ hours of provision of 1:1 therapy with
children/youth
* Full membership of IACAT / IAPTP/PTI or another relevant
Accreditation Body
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* 1+ years post qualification experience working with vulnerable
children
* Completed post qualification training/experience in
trauma-informed practice
* Knowledge of other modalities
Blue Box may form a panel for * months for
future similar positions which are permanent/fixed term,
full-time/part-time
APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO APPLY BY SENDING YOUR CV AND A COVER LETTER
BY EMAIL OR POST TO THE ADDRESS BELOW. PLEASE NOTE NO PHONE CALLS.
CLOSING DATE – FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH JULY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** AT 5PM
EMAIL: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
BLUE BOX CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY CENTRE
FO LEDP,
ROXBORO ROAD,
LIMERICK.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
