In partnership with Coolmine TC the Drug and Alcohol Services in Cork
Kerry Community Healthcare delivers therapeutic interventions to
individuals and families affected by gambling / gaming / drug use in
multiple locations across the region. The Service supports the
provision of an integrated range of preventative, therapeutic and
rehabilitation services to meet the diverse health and social care
needs of clients affected by harmful gambling / gaming / drug use in
an accountable, accessible and equitable manner.
Coolmine is a leading drug and alcohol treatment centre providing
community, day and residential services to men and women and families
with problematic substance use since *.
Coolmine believes that everyone should have the opportunity to
overcome addiction and lead a fulfilled and productive life.
The strategic objectives of the service, in-line with the National
Drug and Alcohol Strategy (Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery), are to
provide, where appropriate:
* Services aimed at delivering advice and harm-minimisation
harm-reduction programmes to gamblers / drug users not in contact with
services, including advice on safer ways of gambling / gaming / safe
drug use, ways of reducing the risks of HIV and Hepatitis
transmission, advice on safer sex practice and good health, in
addition to how they can reduce the harms from problem gambling /
gaming to others.
* Treatment programmes that are service-user focused and have as
their objective, in the short-term, the control of the person’s
addiction within the context of the long-term aim of returning the
person to a life free of addiction.
* Aftercare and rehabilitation programmes that assist misusers in
accessing education, training or employment opportunities.
* Evaluation of the various service responses to ensure maximum
effectiveness
The service works in partnership with primary care networks and teams
and other statutory and voluntary agencies. Services are delivered in
the context of multidisciplinary teams in both community and
residential settings. Teams are responsible for case management,
assessing client needs, negotiating and delivering care plans and
facilitating access for the target population within catchment areas.
Counselling therapy is prioritised in client care plans as resources
allow, by self-referral and professional referral within clinical
teams and community care networks.
The post-holder will possess the skill-set necessary to respond to a
broad range of client issues related to gambling, gaming and substance
use including: motivation, harm-reduction, stabilisation,
detoxification, relapse prevention, relationship/attachment
difficulties, depression, anxiety, phobias, loss, coping with illness,
abuse, developmental issues, adjustment problems, stress, trauma,
violence, anger, and psychosexual difficulties, drawing on therapeutic
orientations such as person-centred and cognitive-behavioural
therapies with a particular emphasis on short-term intervention.
The overall service is managed by the Coordinator of Drug and Alcohol
Services and the Clinical Director with the heads of discipline.
Counselling is managed by Senior Counsellors.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: (INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO)
CLINICAL PRACTICE
The Counsellor (Gambling & Gaming Addiction) will:
* Conduct initial and comprehensive assessments according to
National protocols.
* Implementation and facilitation of appropriate Key Working, Care
planning and Case Management.
* Provide individual / group counselling / therapy to clients with a
specific focus on reducing the harm from gambling / gaming / drug use.
* Keep appropriate patient files i.e. progress notes, confidential
releases (no information should be given or sought about clients
without first obtaining their written consent), discharge summaries,
etc. Attend and present case reviews at weekly conferences held by
Programme Director.
* Manage a caseload across a range of programmes, under supervision.
* Understand and prioritise client needs, taking account of the role
of culture, sexuality, peer group, gender, family and mental health,
beliefs and behaviours.
* Assessment and treatment of client’s, spouses and concerned
persons where appropriate.
* Practice in accordance with HSE policies and standards.
* Participation in clinical multidisciplinary team liaison with
general practitioners, other primary health care staff, psychiatric
services, statutory / voluntary and other agencies as appropriate.
* Referral to appropriate treatment facilities, for stabilisation,
detoxification, treatment and rehabilitation.
* Inform and facilitate clients in accessing other appropriate
healthcare and support services, including medical examination and
referral to more specialist services if required.
* Referral of clients to self-help groups and community initiatives.
* Notify child abuse in accordance with Children First Guidelines.
* Actively participate in regular external clinical supervision in
accordance with the supervision policy.
* Actively participate in line management supervision.
* Engage in in-service and other relevant training opportunities and
to keep up-to-date with new developments in the area of counselling /
therapy and gambling addiction treatment.
* Monitor and evaluate effectiveness and outcomes of treatment for
individuals/groups, matching therapy to needs.
* Participate in the development of new initiatives: e.g.
community-based programmes, training programmes, etc.
* Provide training in skills and theory appropriate to best
counselling practice as required.
ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY
The Counsellor (Gambling & Gaming Addiction) will:
* Maintain contemporaneous records and submit statistics and
activity data in a timely manner as requested by the Senior
Counsellor.
* Maintain accountability within the Health Service Executive
Performance Management System.
* Write clear concise reports.
* Observe professional ethical standards and behaviours as required
by HSE Policies and Guidelines.
* Ensure a high level of documentation in accordance with the
Freedom of Information Act and ensure confidentiality and security of
records at all time in accordance with the Data Protection Act and
requirements of relevant professional accrediting bodies
* Take corporate responsibility as well as ethical counselling
responsibility.
* Co-operate with the operation of new technology.
* Report to the Senior Counsellor on matters affecting the
administration of the service.
* Meet with the Counselling team as arranged by Senior Counsellor
* Engage with line management supervision with the Senior
Counsellor.
* Attend in-service training as required.
* Comply with Health and Safety regulations and review procedures.
* Comply with HSE Policies and review procedures related to Risk
Management, Audits, and clinical accountability.
* Be flexible in practice as required i.e. out-of-hours, provision
of new programmes and service initiatives.
* Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality
Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example,
Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and
Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards, etc.
and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and
maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
* Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy,
water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon
and efficient health service.
* As a mandated person under the Children First Act **Apply on the
website**, have a legal obligation to report child protection concerns
at or above a defined threshold to Tusla & to assist Tusla, if
requested, in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a
mandated report.
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM WORKING
The Counsellor (Gambling & Gaming Addiction) will:
* Participate as a member of Multi-disciplinary Team including
meetings, case conferences, team-building and change management
initiatives.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of information
sharing protocols, audit systems, referral pathways, individual care
plans and shared care arrangements.
* Collaborate with community projects in relation to care planning.
* Undertake Team Facilitator / Chairperson role if / as required.
* Undertake Case Manager / Key Worker role as required.
* Develop and maintain close liaison with team members, hospital
staff and specialist services to ensure an integrated service for
clients.
DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF SERVICE
The Counsellor (Gambling & Gaming Addiction) will:
* Support models of evidence-based practice.
* Engage in training and supervision of other staff as required,
sharing knowledge to maintain professional standards.
* Engage in ongoing monitoring, audit and evaluation of service.
* Participate in the development of new initiatives: e.g.
community-based programmes, training programmes, etc.
* Provide training in skills and theory appropriate to best
counselling practice as required.
* Develop and conduct relevant research within the service and the
evaluation of such research in order to improve treatment and
therapeutic standards in Addiction Service.
_THE ABOVE JOB SPECIFICATION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A COMPREHENSIVE
LIST OF ALL DUTIES INVOLVED AND, CONSEQUENTLY, THE POST-HOLDER MAY BE
REQUIRED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS APPROPRIATE TO THE POST WHICH MAY
BE ASSIGNED TO HIM/HER FROM TIME-TO-TIME AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE POST WHILE IN OFFICE._
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
1. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, ETC.
Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the
competition:
* Hold a recognised qualification at Level 7 (or higher) on the QQI
framework in Psychology, Psychotherapy, Counselling, or Addiction
Counselling.
* Hold a specific Level 8 CPD programme in Gambling Counselling
AND
* Be accredited as a Counsellor with the Addiction Counsellors of
Ireland (ACI) – Psychological Society Ireland (PSI), Irish
Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), Irish Council for
Psychotherapy (ICP), IAHIP, or equivalent from another jurisdiction.
And
* Have two years’ experience as a counsellor in the areas of
gambling / gaming / addiction / drug use.
And
Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including
a high standard of suitability and management ability), for the proper
discharge of the office.
2. HEALTH
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully
competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office
and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable
prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
3. CHARACTER
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good
character.
POST SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrate depth and breadth of post qualification experience of
managing a caseload under supervision as relevant to the role.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO THE POST
Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role
as the post may involve travel e.g. service delivery at multiple
locations if required.
Flexible working hours – availability to work unsociable hours as
required to provide greater access to services
SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND/OR KNOWLEDGE
_CANDIDATES MUST DEMONSTRATE:_
* the ability to assess client’s suitability for counselling /
therapy
* competence in providing short-term therapy to clients utilising
therapeutic approaches such as person-centred and
cognitive-behavioural therapies
* knowledge of adolescent / adult development and the impact of
deprivation, neglect and abuse
* an ability to utilise evidence-based practice in informing
clinical decisions about client care
* knowledge of National Rehabilitation Framework and structure of
HSE
* clinical knowledge of assessment and treatment of a range of
addiction and dual diagnosis
* knowledge of notification procedures around child protection and
management of other ethical considerations relevant to post
* knowledge of relevant legislation
* competence in responding appropriately to diverse clients who are
vulnerable or at risk
* commitment to continuing professional development and effective
use of supervision
* the ability to work effectively and confidently with challenging
client’s processes
* awareness of professional and personal boundaries
* an appreciation of the importance of professional and personal
support systems
* effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written)
skills
* ability to manage client records effectively and to produce
counselling reports a required
* an ability to work both as part of a multidisciplinary team and to
work independently, under supervision
* a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role
* evidence of effective planning and organising skills including
awareness of resource management and importance of value for money
* ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks
* initiative and innovation, identifying areas of improvement,
implementing and managing change
* knowledge of infection control
* The candidate must maintain strong links with the clients and
develop systems of client evaluation
CAMPAIGN SPECIFIC SELECTION PROCESS
RANKING/SHORTLISTING / INTERVIEW
A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis
of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for
ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post
as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies
and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore, it is
very important that you think about your experience in light of those
requirements.
Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result
in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection
process.
Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied)
will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in
‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates who meet the Person Specification requirements
should send their CV & cover letter with application reference code to
Dylan Murphy, HR Administrator at *
Please quote this application reference HR/CRK/SDL/PTGC/**APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**
The closing date for applications is FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8TH **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**
_COOLMINE THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
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