Ais?ir? provides a range of addiction treatment services to people
with addictions, their families and anyone affected by addiction. We
are now recruiting for a panel of relief addiction counsellors.
JOB TITLE: Relief Addiction Counsellor
LOCATION: All Centres with locations in Tipperary, Wexford, Kilkenny
and Waterford.
REPORTS TO: Centre Manager(s)
PURPOSE: To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a
residential setting. To provide professional counselling service to
all who attend the programme.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To participate in all aspects of the therapeutic programme ensuring
ethical and professional standards of care and good practice are
delivered in a safe environment in line with ACI/IACP standards.
* To conduct individual and group therapy sessions within the
guidelines of the programme.
* To carry a case load of clients and manage their care from the
beginning of treatment into their continuum of care.
* To link effectively with all external agencies in the service of
the client.
* To participate in your specific role so as to contribute
effectively to our multi-disciplinary team approach.
* To participate in the smooth running of the therapeutic programme
ensuring a client focused programme with up to date lectures that are
research based and in line with best practice.
* To participate in on-going training that the organisation
provides.
* To ensure care planning and case management are documented in a
concise manner and in line with accreditation CHKS standards.
* Be responsible for the running of the unit with your peer while on
duty.
* Exhibit a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when
interacting with clients, families and other personnel.
* Collect statistics as required for relevant reports and
documentation correct.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
_QUALIFICATIONS_
* Third level qualification in the addictions is preferable.
* Possession of a recognised counselling qualification with
accreditation to IACP or ACI or a similar body.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Good planning ? organisational and innovation skills.
* Knowledge of Brief Therapy, CBT, MI, CRA, CRAFT, Family Dynamics
and additional training in related areas of counselling is desirable.
_EXPERIENCE:_
* Relevant experience in the addiction field.
* Practical work experience in the **Apply on the website** step
programme.
_KNOWLEDGE:_
* Familiar with various models of addiction as well as best practice
in rehabilitation, aftercare and recovery.
* Knowledge of best practice in working in the field of addiction
and rehabilitation.
* Knowledge of agencies who work in the field of addiction.
_PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL:_
* Compassionate but pragmatic and effective in the delivery of
services that maximises client recovery.
* Capacity to co-ordinate a wide range of activities at once and
effectively work under pressure.
* Willingness and capacity to be reflective and creative in
developing new means and methods of maximising client recovery in
accordance with evidence and best practice.
* Ability to maintain the principles of confidentiality in all areas
of work.
Note: This job description is not exhaustive and is given more as a
guideline. Unforeseen policy changes or emerging needs may create new
and different demands on the position.
TO APPLY: Send your CV and letter of application in PDF format to Sara
Cassidy **Apply on the website** with AIS/RC/**Apply on the website**
in the subject box. Closing date: Dec **Apply on the website**st
**Apply on the website**
_AIS?IR? IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
