Dublin Rape Crisis Centre – Therapy Services Manager
Salary: €55,000 - €65,000 depending on experience
Location: Dublin 2
Background Information:
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) has a twofold mission: to prevent the harm and heal the trauma of all forms of sexual violence in Ireland. We provide therapeutic and first response services through the National 24/7 Helpline, face to face therapy and a developing online counselling programme. We provide accompaniment and support to those who attend the Rotunda Sexual Assault Treatment Unit, Garda Stations, and the Courts. In addition, we offer education and training programmes for a wide variety of professionals and volunteers who work with those who have experienced sexual violence.
The Role:
The DRCC is now recruiting a Therapy Services Manager to support the Head of Clinical Services with the delivery of an efficient and effective client therapy service within the DRCC. This is a new role, and the successful candidate will form part of the management structure of the department overseeing and supervising a team of 24 therapists.
The post holder will require a relevant professional qualification and experience in counselling or psychotherapy, together with accreditation of a relevant professional institution – the PSI, IACP, or ICP.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Contributing to the development, implementation, and review of therapy services by identifying, recommending, and implementing policies, processes and systems designed to improve and enhance the therapy services function.
- Supporting therapy operations and activities across the Therapy Department in addition to coordinating client services and resources in outreach locations.
- Along with the Head of Clinical Services and external supervisors provide Clinical Supervision for a number of therapists.
- Conducting case management meetings with therapists and reviewing the overall intake of clients, prioritising daily provision of crisis appointments.
If you’re an innovative, proactive manager with exceptional organisational development experience, strong IT skills, a therapeutic background in the area of sexual violence/abuse, and a passion for providing high quality care and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you!
Applications details:
Please email recruitment@charitycareersireland.ie for the full job description, candidate information pack, and application details for this role. Please use the job title and name of the organisation you’re interested in as the subject of your email.
The recruitment campaign for the role of Therapy Services Manager is being managed exclusively on behalf of the DRCC by non-profit specialist recruitment consultancy CCI Executive Search.
Closing Date: 5pm on Monday 16th August 2021
