JOB TITLE PSYCHOTHERAPIST
NAME OF EMPLOYER: Galway Rape Crisis Centre
NO OF HOURS: Three days per week, *.5
LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Approx. 1 year . May be extended subject to
funding.
LOCATION: G.R.C.C, The Lodge, Forster Court, H *
EA *.
REPORTING TO: Clinical Director
Galway Rape Crisis Centre was established in *
and is now the country’s second largest Rape Crisis Centre. GRCC is
dedicated to providing a professional, caring and confidential
counselling and support service for those in our community affected by
sexual abuse and sexual violence. We also work towards ending cultural
and societal tolerance of sexual violence through advocacy, prevention
and education programmes. G.R.C.C. provides client-centred therapy to
adults and young people from * years onwards of
all genders and gender identities. We offer support to individuals who
have experienced any form of sexual violence, including child sexual
abuse.
G.R.C.C. is seeking to hire a psychotherapist to join our clinical
department to provide psychotherapy to victims of sexual violence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
* Provide therapy sessions to adult victims of sexual violence.
* Engage in support sessions with victims’ loved ones.
* Provide initial appointments to individuals seeking to engage in
therapy at GRCC.
* Consult with clinical team in assessing and engaging referrals.
* Liaise with parents/ carers/ families where appropriate.
* Liaise with relevant professionals to support clients where
appropriate.
* Attend monthly individual and group case management and staff
meetings onsite.
* Engage in external supervision.
* Liaise with multi-disciplinary team in contributing to community
development, education and prevention programmes.
* Maintaining appropriate records in line with G.R.C.C.’s policies
and procedures.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
* Degree and/ or masters in psychotherapy.
* Full accreditation with IACP, IAHIP or equivalent.
* Minimum 2 years’ experience working therapeutically with sexual
violence and/or complex trauma.
* Have a minimum of two years post qualification experience in
clinical practice.
* Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
* In-depth understanding of impact of sexual violence on young
people and families.
* Trauma-informed and client-centred therapeutic approach.
* In-depth knowledge of Child Protection, Children’s First
Guidelines.
* Working knowledge of the criminal justice system as it relates to
sexual violence.
* Capacity to work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
* Empathic, and sensitive approach to colleagues and clients.
* Established system of self-care and professional and personal
resilience.
* Ability to work closely as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Garda Vetting required.
APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND A COVER LETTER OUTLINING SUITABILITY FOR THE
ROLE AND CURRENT C.V. TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**. QUERIES REGARDING
THE POSITION CAN ALSO BE SENT TO THIS ADDRESS.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH
SEPTEMBER AT **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
