ROLE: CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHOTHERAPIST - ATHLONE
LOCATION: * Sean Costello St Athlone N**Apply
on the website** W9W0
HOURS: * hours per week
* Monday 3pm-8pm
* Wednesday 1pm-6pm
* Thursday 1pm-6pm
* Friday 1pm-6pm
SALARY: € *. * per
hour
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent
Pieta’s vision is a world where suicide, self-harm, and stigma have
been replaced by hope, self-care, and acceptance. Pieta provides a
range of counselling services for people who are suicidal, engage in
self-harm or who are bereaved by suicide. Pieta also operates a
national *-hour helpline (**Apply on the
website** *) and has 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting directly to the centre’s Clinical Service Manager the role
of the Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist is to provide professional
and compassionate therapeutic support to children & adolescents who
are in suicidal or self-harm crisis, or those bereaved by suicide.
* Conduct risk & suitability assessments and implement risk
management plans as appropriate
* Provide evidence-informed, brief, strengths-based & goal focused
interventions
* 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
* 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
* Ability to fulfil obligations as per the Children First Act
*
* Work in accordance with Pieta’s Policies, Procedures and
Guidelines to ensure consistent delivery of services and compliance
with legislation e.g. in the following areas: Health and Safety, GDPR
and Child Protection
EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* A recognized qualification at a minimum QQI Level 8* in
Counselling and/or Psychotherapy. *(A recognised Level 7 in
Counselling and / or Psychotherapy obtained pre-**Apply on the
website** along with accreditation will be accepted)
* Be a fully accredited Psychotherapist and have completed **Apply
on the website** hours of personal therapy as part of their training
* A minimum certificate qualification to work with clients aged
under * years old - essential – applicants
currently undertaking a course towards this qualification will be
considered
* Experience with under *’s and training in
this area - essential
* Ability to fulfil obligations as per the Children First Act
*
* Knowledge and experience 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 cooperatively as part of a team
* Strong time management skills and capacity to prioritize competing
demands
* Ability to foster good working relationships with external
agencies and organisations
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
* Education allowance of *% of course fee
with up to * days paid study leave over the
course duration
* Attractive Leave entitlements
* Entitlement to 2 paid supervision (independent) sessions per month
up to a maximum of € * per session
* Occupational 5% 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 LOCATION, CONTRACT
PREFERENCE AND PARTICULAR SUITABILITY TO THE ROLE WITH AN UPDATED C.V
TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
CLOSING DATE: 1ST AUGUST **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
NOTE: Garda Vetting is required (of the successful candidates) for all
positions.
_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: Others
