THERAPY, REHABILITATION AND HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES
JOB TITLE: Psychotherapist or Counsellor or Clinical Counselling
Psychologist.
LOCATION: CEART Health Partnership, The Courthouse, Callan, Co
Kilkenny
REPORTING TO: Project / Clinical Manager
ROLE: Part-Time
BACKGROUND
CEART Health Partnership is a registered charity providing integrated
rehabilitation therapies to people who live with chronic illness.
People who are referred to CEART live with chronic physical illness
with or without a psychological overlay. The therapeutic team at CEART
comprises Physiotherapists, Acupuncturist, Psychological Therapists,
Doctor, Massage Therapist and Clinical Co-Ordinator. Working as an
integrated team is essential for the delivery of holistic
rehabilitation to patients. The initiative is community based and
works closely with referring GP’s and other medical colleagues in
the primary care sector.
OUR VISION:
CEART’s ethos is to meet each person as a whole person; to assist
and empower them to realise their full potential despite living with a
chronic illness/enduring pain.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
* To provide short-term psychological therapy sessions (8 –
* sessions in duration) to people living with
the psychological burden of having a chronic physical illness.
* To complete and maintain healthcare records to the highest
standards
* To implement evaluation and outcome measures for the evaluation of
the therapy and to contribute to the overall research and evaluation
of the CEART service
* To attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings on a
regular basis
* To attend ongoing clinical supervision specific to the role of
counsellor / clinical counselling psychologist / psychotherapist at
CEART.
* To complete relevant administrative duties associated with the
role.
CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS:
* All counsellors / clinical counselling psychologists /
psychotherapists applying for this post will have a recognised degree
or professional post-graduate qualification in counselling, clinical
counselling psychology, or psychotherapy recognized for accreditation
by one of the following as appropriate: ICP, IACP, PSI, IAHIP
* For clinical / counselling psychologists, a post graduate
professional qualification accredited by PSI in clinical or
counselling psychology is required. For clinical or counselling
psychologists, who obtained their qualifications outside of Ireland
validation from the Department of Health is required.
* All counsellors / clinical counselling psychologists /
psychotherapists applying for this post will have fully accredited
membership with one of the following ICP, IACP, PSI, IAHIP
* A minimum of five years post-accreditation will be required for
this post.
* Clinical experience of and expertise in at least three of the
following areas: depression, anxiety, loss, bereavement, traumatic
events, and other mood related conditions is essential.
* Training in at least one of the following is required: cognitive
analytic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalytic
psychotherapy, humanistic and integrative therapy.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
* Interest / experience working with people who live with Chronic
Illness
* Experience working in an integrated multidisciplinary team.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
CV and cover letter outlining your particular suitability for this
position, to be sent to Julianne Maher CEART Project Manager - **APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE** BY 5PM ON FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH JANUARY
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
NOTE: Garda Vetting will be required (of the successful candidate)
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
