SEEKING EXPERIENCED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO JOIN PANEL OF
TRAINING PARTNERS
(6-MONTH CONTRACT)
AWARE
Aware, the national mental health organisation providing support,
education and information for people impacted by depression, bipolar
disorder and related mood conditions, wishes to recruit a number of
Training Partners to join their current panel of trainers to deliver
the organisation?s Relatives & Friends Education Programme. (Please
note the number of programmes delivered throughout the year may vary
and could be limited).
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Qualified and experienced Mental Health Professionals, with training
experience, are invited to apply, e.g., Psychologists,
Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Psychiatric Social Workers, RPN (please
note candidates must have a professional qualification gained from a
minimum 3 year course). All applicants need to have experience dealing
with people who have experienced depression and / or bipolar disorder.
ABOUT THE RELATIVES & FRIENDS EDUCATION PROGRAMME
This programme is specifically aimed at relatives of, or individuals
who care about, someone who is experiencing depression or bipolar
disorder. It consists of four modules, delivered one evening per week
over four consecutive weeks.
Due to the nature of the programme content and target audience, it is
essential that applicants for this role can demonstrate empathy, can
identify with the audience and the various challenges they may have
faced / be facing while supporting or caring for a relative and / or
friend experiencing depression and / or bipolar disorder.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:
* EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE of dealing with people who have experienced
depression and/or bipolar disorder.
* KNOWLEDGE and a DEEP UNDERSTANDING of the emotional and
psychological impact of these conditions.
* Experience delivering and facilitating interactive training to
groups of up to **Apply on the website** adults.
* Very strong communication and presentation skills in the virtual
sphere.
* Strong proficiency in use of Zoom.
* Knowledge of CBT and its applications.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* Professional qualification in a mental health discipline, e.g.
Psychology, Psychotherapy, Counselling, RPN, etc.
* A MINIMUM OF THREE YEARS? RELEVANT MENTAL HEALTH EXPERIENCE
* Extensive experience of delivering training programmes/workshops
to groups
* A clean full driving license and own transport
* Must own the necessary equipment conducive to training/presenting,
i.e., laptop, projector and speakers
* Required to be self-employed and will be hired on a sessional
basis only
* Required to hold professional indemnity insurance & Public
liability insurance
* Excellent IT skills
* Garda clearance will be required and two references
* Completion, or evidence of completion, of the HSE ?Children
First? E-learning Module will be required
Full and comprehensive training will be provided by Aware to those
candidates selected from the interview process.
We are currently delivering this programme via Zoom but we anticipate
resuming the in-person group format once safe to do so, along with
continuing to provide a virtual offering. You may be required to
deliver the programme in-person later in the year, depending on your
location.
APPLY:
Please email your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your desire
for this position - ?why you are most suitable for this role? to:
**Apply on the website** (e-mail must include subject: RELATIVES &
FRIENDS EDUCATION PROGRAMME)
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY 5TH MARCH **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**.
Please note, you will be contacted only if you are shortlisted to
attend an interview.
TRAINING DATE
Formal training will be held for successful candidates post interview
process, with the need to be available to attend training and commence
delivery of the Relatives & Friends Education Programme shortly after
completion of training.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
