VACANCY: SPECIALIST PREGNANCY COUNSELLOR
The Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) is Ireland?s leading
sexual health provider. We provide a wide range of services at our
medical clinics and nationwide counselling centres, including
specialist pregnancy counselling, abortion care, sexual and
reproductive health services, and education and training.
We are committed to ensuring that every person in Ireland who needs
reproductive healthcare has access to high-quality services. As a
pro-choice organisation, we support a woman?s decision in all cases.
We are seeking a suitably qualified counsellor to join our specialist
pregnancy counselling team. This is a part-time position (**Apply on
the website** hours/3 days per week), based between the IFPA?s
Dublin clinics (Cathal Brugha Street and Tallaght).
The counsellor will provide clients with non-directive and
non-judgmental counselling, support and information. This includes
information on all their options, including abortion care, parenting
and adoption. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with
the Head Counsellor and Supervisor, and where necessary, the IFPA
clinical teams.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL REQUIRE:
* A counselling qualification of at least Level 8 on the National
Framework of Qualifications, or equivalent
* Accreditation with the Irish Association for Counselling and
Psychotherapy (IACP), Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative
Psychotherapy (IAHIP), Family Therapy Association of Ireland (FTAI),
or equivalent
* A minimum of 3 years post-accreditation counselling experience
* Knowledge and experience of pregnancy counselling, and sexual and
reproductive health
* An understanding of child protection and welfare regulations and
protocols
DESIRABLE
* Knowledge and experience in the provision of trauma-informed care
The salary for this position is ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on
the website** per annum. Benefits include: One-to-one and group
supervision/case management, support for continuous professional
development and a supportive and collaborative team environment.
All applicants must complete an application form (available at
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
