JOB TITLE: PSYCHOTHERAPIST
NAME OF EMPLOYER: Galway Rape Crisis Centre
NO OF HOURS: Two days per week, * hours
LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Approx. 1 year . May be extended subject to
funding.
LOCATION:: G.R.C.C, The Lodge, Forster Court, H**Apply on the
website** 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 an art therapist to provide art therapy to
young people aged * to *
years as part of our adolescent programme. This is a pilot programme
which builds on existing evidence-based clinical interventions for
adolescents developed and implemented by G.R.C.C.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
* Provide art therapy sessions to young people aged between **Apply
on the website** and * years old.
* Consult with clinical team in assessing and engaging referrals.
* Liaise with parents/ carers/ families where appropriate.
* Attend monthly individual and group case management and staff
meetings onsite.
* Engage in external supervision.
* Contribute to assessment and evaluation of art therapy programme.
* 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
* MSc/MA in Art Psychotherapy.
* Professional accreditation with IACAT or equivalent.
* Minimum 2 years’ experience working with sexual violence and/or
complex trauma.
* Have a minimum of two years post qualification experience in
clinical practice.
* In-depth knowledge of Child Protection, Children’s First
Guidelines.
* Experience of providing therapy to adolescents and families.
* 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.
* 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
