Classifieds

Essential Qualifications:

(i) A recognized qualification at minimum Level 7 or higher qualification on the NQAI framework in Counselling or a Level 9 in Counselling Psychology.

AND

(ii) Be a fully accredited Psychotherapist / Counselling Psychologist with the Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP), Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP), Family Therapy Association of Ireland (FTAI), National Association of Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy (NAPCP), Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or Irish Council of Psychotherapy (ICP).

Role & Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Lead Therapist the role of the Therapist is to provide professional and compassionate therapeutic support to individuals who are in suicidal or self-harm crisis, and those bereaved by suicide. We provide counselling for both Adults and children, experience of working with U18’s is essential.

• Conduct face to face risk & suitability assessments and implement risk management plans as appropriate
• Provide evidence informed, brief, strengths based & goal focused interventions
• Work in accordance with Pieta’s Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
• Liaise and consult with other professionals in supporting the client as required
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of practice using Salesforce
• Ensure clinical records are properly and accurately maintained as required
• Attend external clinical supervision twice per month (paid by Pieta) and attend group supervision internally in Pieta once per month
• Contribute to research, audit and evaluation of the service as required
• Fulfil obligations as per the Children First Act 2015
• Comply with responsibilities under the Data Protection Acts 1988, 2003 & 2018 (GDPR)
• Ensure compliance with any necessary on-going psychotherapy registration requirements
• Maintain professional and personal boundaries
• Participate in team meetings and attend other meetings as deemed necessary
• To be flexible regarding working hours in line with the needs of the service (incorporating late evening and weekend work)
• Share information with the Lead Therapist, Regional Manager, Pieta team and other services as appropriate in accordance with good practice

Skills Required

• Ability to engage adults and children in assessment and therapeutic work
• Experience of working with crisis intervention and suicide bereavement
• Knowledge of Brief Solution Focused Interventions, CBT etc.
• Ability to reflect on practice in order to facilitate personal learning, professional development and service improvement
• Demonstrate great warmth and the ability to empathize
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team
• Strong time management skills and capacity to prioritise competing demands
• Ability to consult, liaise with other services as required
• Ability to foster good working relationships with external agencies and organisations

Hours & Salary:

20 hours per week over 5 days (including x1 evening) €26,000 per annum

16 hours per week over 4 days (including x1 evening) €20,800 per annum

12 hours per week over 3 days (including x1 evening) €15,600 per annum

Note: Garda Vetting is required (of the successful candidates) for all positions.

To ensure we continue to provide effective services our Therapists are required to assess clients face to face, we facilitate physical/social distancing and public health requirements at all times.

Applications for the above should be made through our website or via email, attaching a cover letter (outlining your particular suitability to the role) with an updated Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@pieta.ie by 5th July 2021.

PIETA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

 

Essential Qualifications:

(i) A recognized qualification at minimum Level 7 or higher qualification on the NQAI framework in Counselling or a Level 9 in Counselling Psychology.

AND

(ii) Be a fully accredited Psychotherapist / Counselling Psychologist with the Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP), Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP), Family Therapy Association of Ireland (FTAI), National Association of Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy (NAPCP), Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or Irish Council of Psychotherapy (ICP).

Role & Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Lead Therapist the role of the Therapist is to provide professional and compassionate therapeutic support to individuals who are in suicidal or self-harm crisis, and those bereaved by suicide.

• Conduct face to face risk & suitability assessments and implement risk management plans as appropriate
• Provide evidence informed, brief, strengths based & goal focused interventions
• Work in accordance with Pieta’s Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
• Liaise and consult with other professionals in supporting the client as required
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of practice using Salesforce
• Ensure clinical records are properly and accurately maintained as required
• Attend external clinical supervision twice per month (paid by Pieta) and attend group supervision internally in Pieta once per month
• Contribute to research, audit and evaluation of the service as required
• Fulfil obligations as per the Children First Act 2015
• Comply with responsibilities under the Data Protection Acts 1988, 2003 & 2018 (GDPR)
• Ensure compliance with any necessary on-going psychotherapy registration requirements
• Maintain professional and personal boundaries
• Participate in team meetings and attend other meetings as deemed necessary
• To be flexible regarding working hours in line with the needs of the service (incorporating late evening and weekend work)
• Share information with the Lead Therapist, Regional Manager, Pieta team and other services as appropriate in accordance with good practice

Skills Required

• Ability to engage adults and children in assessment and therapeutic work
• Experience of working with crisis intervention and suicide bereavement
• Knowledge of Brief Solution Focused Interventions, CBT etc.
• Ability to reflect on practice in order to facilitate personal learning, professional development and service improvement
• Demonstrate great warmth and the ability to empathize
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team
• Strong time management skills and capacity to prioritise competing demands
• Ability to consult, liaise with other services as required
• Ability to foster good working relationships with external agencies and organisations

Hours & Salary:

20 hours per week over 5 days (including x1 evening) €26,000 per annum

Note: Garda Vetting is required (of the successful candidates) for all positions.

Applications for the above should be made through our website or via email, attaching a cover letter (outlining your particular suitability to the role) with an updated Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@pieta.ie by 5th July 2021.

PIETA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

 

Essential Qualifications:

(i) A recognized qualification at minimum Level 7 or higher qualification on the NQAI framework in Counselling or a Level 9 in Counselling Psychology.

AND

(ii) Be a fully accredited Psychotherapist / Counselling Psychologist with the Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP), Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP), Family Therapy Association of Ireland (FTAI), National Association of Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy (NAPCP), Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or Irish Council of Psychotherapy (ICP).

Role & Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Lead Therapist the role of the Therapist is to provide professional and compassionate therapeutic support to individuals who are in suicidal or self-harm crisis, and those bereaved by suicide.

• Conduct face to face risk & suitability assessments and implement risk management plans as appropriate
• Provide evidence informed, brief, strengths based & goal focused interventions
• Work in accordance with Pieta’s Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
• Liaise and consult with other professionals in supporting the client as required
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of practice using Salesforce
• Ensure clinical records are properly and accurately maintained as required
• Attend external clinical supervision twice per month (paid by Pieta) and attend group supervision internally in Pieta once per month
• Contribute to research, audit and evaluation of the service as required
• Fulfil obligations as per the Children First Act 2015
• Comply with responsibilities under the Data Protection Acts 1988, 2003 & 2018 (GDPR)
• Ensure compliance with any necessary on-going psychotherapy registration requirements
• Maintain professional and personal boundaries
• Participate in team meetings and attend other meetings as deemed necessary
• To be flexible regarding working hours in line with the needs of the service (incorporating late evening and weekend work)
• Share information with the Lead Therapist, Regional Manager, Pieta team and other services as appropriate in accordance with good practice

Skills Required

• Ability to engage adults and children in assessment and therapeutic work
• Experience of working with crisis intervention and suicide bereavement
• Knowledge of Brief Solution Focused Interventions, CBT etc.
• Ability to reflect on practice in order to facilitate personal learning, professional development and service improvement
• Demonstrate great warmth and the ability to empathize
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team
• Strong time management skills and capacity to prioritise competing demands
• Ability to consult, liaise with other services as required
• Ability to foster good working relationships with external agencies and organisations

Hours & Salary:

20 hours per week over 5 days (including x1 evening) €26,000 per annum

Note: Garda Vetting is required (of the successful candidates) for all positions.

Applications for the above should be made through our website or via email, attaching a cover letter (outlining your particular suitability to the role) with an updated Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@pieta.ie by 5th July 2021.

PIETA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

 

Sessional Basis – x4 hour shifts over 2 days
Rate of pay €45 per hour/session, €20 for dna/csn

Essential Qualifications:

(i) A recognized qualification at minimum Level 7 or higher qualification on the NQAI framework in Counselling or a Level 9 in Counselling Psychology.

AND

(ii) Be a fully accredited Psychotherapist / Counselling Psychologist with the Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP), Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP), Family Therapy Association of Ireland (FTAI), National Association of Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy (NAPCP), Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or Irish Council of Psychotherapy (ICP).

Role & Responsibilities:

We are currently recruiting for a sessional therapist who will be called on to provide cover in our Ballyfermot centre. We provide counselling for both Adults and children, experience of working with U18’s is essential.

• Conduct face to face risk & suitability assessments and implement risk management plans as appropriate
• Provide evidence informed, brief, strengths based & goal focused interventions
• Work in accordance with Pieta’s Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
• Liaise and consult with other professionals in supporting the client as required
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of practice using Salesforce
• Attend external clinical supervision twice per month and attend group supervision internally in Pieta once per month
• Contribute to research, audit and evaluation of the service as required
• Ensure compliance with any necessary on-going psychotherapy registration requirements
• Maintain professional and personal boundaries
• Participate in team meetings and attend other meetings as deemed necessary
• Share information with the Lead Therapist, Regional Manager, Pieta team and other services as appropriate in accordance with good practice

Skills Required

• Ability to engage adults and children in assessment and therapeutic work
• Experience of working with crisis intervention and suicide bereavement
• Knowledge of Brief Solution Focused Interventions, CBT etc.
• Ability to reflect on practice in order to facilitate personal learning, professional development and service improvement
• Demonstrate great warmth and the ability to empathize
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Strong time management skills and capacity to prioritise competing demands
• Ability to foster good working relationships with external agencies and organisations

Note: Garda Vetting is required (of the successful candidates) for this position.

Applications for the above post should be made via email, attaching a cover letter (outlining your particular suitability to the role) with an updated Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@pieta.ie by 5th July 2021.

PIETA HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Essential Qualifications:

(i) A recognized qualification at minimum Level 7 or higher qualification on the NQAI framework in Counselling or a Level 9 in Counselling Psychology.

AND

(ii) Be a fully accredited Psychotherapist / Counselling Psychologist with the Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP), Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP), Family Therapy Association of Ireland (FTAI), National Association of Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy (NAPCP), Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or Irish Council of Psychotherapy (ICP).

Role & Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Lead Therapist the role of the Therapist is to provide professional and compassionate therapeutic support to individuals who are in suicidal or self-harm crisis, and those bereaved by suicide. We provide counselling for both Adults and children, experience of working with U18’s is essential.

• Conduct face to face risk & suitability assessments and implement risk management plans as appropriate
• Provide evidence informed, brief, strengths based & goal focused interventions
• Work in accordance with Pieta’s Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
• Liaise and consult with other professionals in supporting the client as required
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of practice using Salesforce
• Ensure clinical records are properly and accurately maintained as required
• Attend external clinical supervision twice per month (paid by Pieta) and attend group supervision internally in Pieta once per month
• Contribute to research, audit and evaluation of the service as required
• Fulfil obligations as per the Children First Act 2015
• Comply with responsibilities under the Data Protection Acts 1988, 2003 & 2018 (GDPR)
• Ensure compliance with any necessary on-going psychotherapy registration requirements
• Maintain professional and personal boundaries
• Participate in team meetings and attend other meetings as deemed necessary
• To be flexible regarding working hours in line with the needs of the service (incorporating late evening and weekend work)
• Share information with the Lead Therapist, Regional Manager, Pieta team and other services as appropriate in accordance with good practice

Skills Required

• Ability to engage adults and children in assessment and therapeutic work
• Experience of working with crisis intervention and suicide bereavement
• Knowledge of Brief Solution Focused Interventions, CBT etc.
• Ability to reflect on practice in order to facilitate personal learning, professional development and service improvement
• Demonstrate great warmth and the ability to empathize
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team
• Strong time management skills and capacity to prioritise competing demands
• Ability to consult, liaise with other services as required
• Ability to foster good working relationships with external agencies and organisations

Hours:

16 hours per week over 4 days (including x1 evening) €20,800 per annum 

Note: Garda Vetting is required (of the successful candidates) for all positions.

Applications for the above should be made through our website or via email, attaching a cover letter (outlining your particular suitability to the role) with an updated Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@pieta.ie by 5th July 2021.

PIETA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Essential Qualifications:

(i) A recognized qualification at minimum Level 7 or higher qualification on the NQAI framework in Counselling or a Level 9 in Counselling Psychology.

AND

(ii) Be a fully accredited Psychotherapist / Counselling Psychologist with the Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP), Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP), Family Therapy Association of Ireland (FTAI), National Association of Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy (NAPCP), Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or Irish Council of Psychotherapy (ICP).

Role & Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Lead Therapist the role of the Therapist is to provide professional and compassionate therapeutic support to individuals who are in suicidal or self-harm crisis, and those bereaved by suicide.

• Conduct face to face risk & suitability assessments and implement risk management plans as appropriate
• Provide evidence informed, brief, strengths based & goal focused interventions
• Work in accordance with Pieta’s Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
• Liaise and consult with other professionals in supporting the client as required
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of practice using Salesforce
• Ensure clinical records are properly and accurately maintained as required
• Attend external clinical supervision twice per month (paid by Pieta) and attend group supervision internally in Pieta once per month
• Contribute to research, audit and evaluation of the service as required
• Fulfil obligations as per the Children First Act 2015
• Comply with responsibilities under the Data Protection Acts 1988, 2003 & 2018 (GDPR)
• Ensure compliance with any necessary on-going psychotherapy registration requirements
• Maintain professional and personal boundaries
• Participate in team meetings and attend other meetings as deemed necessary
• To be flexible regarding working hours in line with the needs of the service (incorporating late evening and weekend work)
• Share information with the Lead Therapist, Regional Manager, Pieta team and other services as appropriate in accordance with good practice

Skills Required

• Ability to engage adults and children in assessment and therapeutic work
• Experience of working with crisis intervention and suicide bereavement
• Knowledge of Brief Solution Focused Interventions, CBT etc.
• Ability to reflect on practice in order to facilitate personal learning, professional development and service improvement
• Demonstrate great warmth and the ability to empathize
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team
• Strong time management skills and capacity to prioritise competing demands
• Ability to consult, liaise with other services as required
• Ability to foster good working relationships with external agencies and organisations

Hours & Salary:

20 hours per week over 5 days (including x1 evening) €26,000 per annum

Note: Garda Vetting is required (of the successful candidates) for all positions.

Applications for the above should be made through our website or via email, attaching a cover letter (outlining your particular suitability to the role) with an updated Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@pieta.ie by 5th July 2021.

PIETA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Essential Qualifications:

(i) A recognized qualification at minimum Level 7 or higher qualification on the NQAI framework in Counselling or a Level 9 in Counselling Psychology.

AND

(ii) Be a fully accredited Psychotherapist / Counselling Psychologist with the Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP), Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP), Family Therapy Association of Ireland (FTAI), National Association of Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy (NAPCP), Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or Irish Council of Psychotherapy (ICP).

Role & Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Lead Therapist the role of the Therapist is to provide professional and compassionate therapeutic support to individuals who are in suicidal or self-harm crisis, and those bereaved by suicide. We provide counselling for both Adults and children, experience of working with U18’s is essential.

• Conduct face to face risk & suitability assessments and implement risk management plans as appropriate
• Provide evidence informed, brief, strengths based & goal focused interventions
• Work in accordance with Pieta’s Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
• Liaise and consult with other professionals in supporting the client as required
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of practice using Salesforce
• Ensure clinical records are properly and accurately maintained as required
• Attend external clinical supervision twice per month (paid by Pieta) and attend group supervision internally in Pieta once per month
• Contribute to research, audit and evaluation of the service as required
• Fulfil obligations as per the Children First Act 2015
• Comply with responsibilities under the Data Protection Acts 1988, 2003 & 2018 (GDPR)
• Ensure compliance with any necessary on-going psychotherapy registration requirements
• Maintain professional and personal boundaries
• Participate in team meetings and attend other meetings as deemed necessary
• To be flexible regarding working hours in line with the needs of the service (incorporating late evening and weekend work)
• Share information with the Lead Therapist, Regional Manager, Pieta team and other services as appropriate in accordance with good practice

Skills Required

• Ability to engage adults and children in assessment and therapeutic work
• Experience of working with crisis intervention and suicide bereavement
• Knowledge of Brief Solution Focused Interventions, CBT etc.
• Ability to reflect on practice in order to facilitate personal learning, professional development and service improvement
• Demonstrate great warmth and the ability to empathize
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team
• Strong time management skills and capacity to prioritise competing demands
• Ability to consult, liaise with other services as required
• Ability to foster good working relationships with external agencies and organisations

Hours & Salary:

20 hours per week over 5 days (including x1 evening) €26,000 per annum

16 hours per week over 4 days (including x1 evening) €20,800 per annum

12 hours per week over 3 days (including x1 evening) €15,600 per annum

Note: Garda Vetting is required (of the successful candidates) for all positions.

Applications for the above should be made through our website or via email, attaching a cover letter (outlining your particular suitability to the role) with an updated Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@pieta.ie by 5th July 2021.

PIETA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Role: Lead Therapist – Galway, Tuam & Ballina Outreach Centre’s

Location: Role can be based in Galway or Tuam with travel between Galway, Tuam & Ballina

Salary: €43,000

Hours: 35 hours per week (Evening and weekend work will be required)

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Annual Leave: 26 days per annum

Role and Responsibilities:

The role of the Lead Therapist is to manage Therapists and Centre Administrations and oversee therapy and clinical issues that may arise. Reporting directly to the Regional Manager this role ensures quality in service delivery and consistency in approach.

This role will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Promote and maintain the ethos of Pieta which is rooted in compassion and care

• Monitor and support therapists in the delivery of safe, high quality therapeutic interventions

• Ensuring best practice in clinical governance, up to date accreditation and insurance

• Ensuring all therapists attend individual and group supervision

• Oversee client assessments and risk assessments, ensuring best practice, and supporting access to the service in line with our service model and ensure that risk management strategies are implemented and reviewed as needed

• People management including Therapists and Centre Administrators

• Probation and performance management and individual management support meetings

• Oversee staff training, inductions, rostering and record completion

• Oversee file management in-line with GDPR, data protection and confidentiality

• Act as a Pieta Clinical Representative in the local community as required and agreed by Regional Manager

• Consult and collaborate with Regional Manager

• Escalate areas of concern to Regional Manager

• Implement all policies and procedures and monitor and ensure compliance by all staff

• Work closely with operations department to ensure Health & Safety compliance in centres/with staff

• Liaise with Regional Support Coordinator and Regional Manager for appropriate allocation of clients and waiting lists

• Maintain an agreed clinical caseload

• Work within an agreed budget

Essential Education, Skills and Experience:

• Be fully accredited with IACP, IAHIP, PSI, NAPCP or equivalent

• A minimum of two years supervisory or management experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office

• Experience of working with a broad cross section of staff and professionals, across agencies/communities

• Be interested in and demonstrate a belief and enthusiasm for the work of Pieta

• Experience with databases an advantage (e.g. Salesforce CRM)

• Availability to travel between x3 centre locations – Galway, Tuam & Ballina

Applications for this post should be made via the website or by email to recruitment@pieta.ie by 5th July 2021. Please attach a CV and cover letter outlining your particular suitability to the role.

Please Note: Garda Vetting is required of the successful candidate

PIETA HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Hours & Salary:
Tuesday 10am-2pm
Thursday 12pm – 4pm
€25 per hour

Employment Type: Permanent

Qualifications:

(i) A recognized qualification at minimum Level 7 or higher qualification on the NQAI framework in Counselling or a Level 9 in Counselling Psychology.

AND

(ii) Be a fully accredited Psychotherapist / Counselling Psychologist with the Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP), Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP), Family Therapy Association of Ireland (FTAI), National Association of Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy (NAPCP), Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or Irish Council of Psychotherapy (ICP).

About Us:

Pieta provide a range of counselling services for people who are suicidal, engage in self-harm or who are bereaved by suicide. Pieta operate over 10 centres, 5 outreach services, a national 24-hour helpline (1800 247 247) and a dedicated Research, Education and Training office.

Reporting directly to the Lead Therapist the role of the Therapist is to provide professional and compassionate therapeutic support to individuals who are in suicidal or self-harm crisis, and those bereaved by suicide. We provide counselling for both Adults and children, experience of working with U12’s would be advantageous.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Conduct face to face risk & suitability assessments and implement risk management plans as appropriate
• Provide evidence informed, brief, strengths based & goal focused interventions
  
• Work in accordance with Pieta’s Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
  
• Liaise and consult with other professionals in supporting the client as required
  
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of practice using Salesforce
  
• Participate in external clinical supervision and attend group supervision internally in Pieta once per calendar month
  
• Contribute to research, audit and evaluation of the service as required
  
• Fulfil obligations as per the Children First Act 2015
  
• Comply with responsibilities under the Data Protection Acts 1988, 2003 & 2018 (GDPR)
  
• Ensure compliance with any necessary on-going psychotherapy registration requirements
  
• Maintain professional and personal boundaries
  
• Participate in team meetings and attend other meetings as deemed necessary
  
• To be flexible regarding working hours in line with the needs of the service (incorporating late evening and weekend work)
• Share information with the Lead Therapist, Regional Manager, Pieta team and other services as appropriate in accordance with good practice

Skills Required:

• Ability to engage adults and children in assessment and therapeutic work
• Experience of working with crisis intervention and suicide bereavement
• Knowledge of Brief Solution Focused Interventions, CBT etc.
• Ability to reflect on practice in order to facilitate personal learning, professional development and service improvement
• Demonstrate great warmth and the ability to empathize
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team
• Strong time management skills and capacity to prioritise competing demands
• Ability to consult, liaise with other services as required
• Ability to foster good working relationships with external agencies and organisations

Note: Garda Vetting is required (of the successful candidates) for all positions.

Applications for the above should be made through our website or via email, attaching a cover letter (outlining your particular suitability to the role) with an updated Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@pieta.ie by 5th July 2021.

PIETA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

 

Essential Qualifications:

(i) A recognized qualification at minimum Level 7 or higher qualification on the NQAI framework in Counselling or a Level 9 in Counselling Psychology.

AND

(ii) Be a fully accredited Psychotherapist / Counselling Psychologist with the Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP), Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP), Family Therapy Association of Ireland (FTAI), National Association of Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy (NAPCP), Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or Irish Council of Psychotherapy (ICP).

Role & Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Lead Therapist the role of the Therapist is to provide professional and compassionate therapeutic support to individuals who are in suicidal or self-harm crisis, and those bereaved by suicide. We provide counselling for both Adults and children, experience of working with U18’s is essential.

• Conduct face to face risk & suitability assessments and implement risk management plans as appropriate
• Provide evidence informed, brief, strengths based & goal focused interventions
• Work in accordance with Pieta’s Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
• Liaise and consult with other professionals in supporting the client as required
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of practice using Salesforce
• Ensure clinical records are properly and accurately maintained as required
• Attend external clinical supervision twice per month (paid by Pieta) and attend group supervision internally in Pieta once per month
• Contribute to research, audit and evaluation of the service as required
• Fulfil obligations as per the Children First Act 2015
• Comply with responsibilities under the Data Protection Acts 1988, 2003 & 2018 (GDPR)
• Ensure compliance with any necessary on-going psychotherapy registration requirements
• Maintain professional and personal boundaries
• Participate in team meetings and attend other meetings as deemed necessary
• To be flexible regarding working hours in line with the needs of the service (incorporating late evening and weekend work)
• Share information with the Lead Therapist, Regional Manager, Pieta team and other services as appropriate in accordance with good practice

Skills Required

• Ability to engage adults and children in assessment and therapeutic work
• Experience of working with crisis intervention and suicide bereavement
• Knowledge of Brief Solution Focused Interventions, CBT etc.
• Ability to reflect on practice in order to facilitate personal learning, professional development and service improvement
• Demonstrate great warmth and the ability to empathize
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team
• Strong time management skills and capacity to prioritise competing demands
• Ability to consult, liaise with other services as required
• Ability to foster good working relationships with external agencies and organisations

Hours & Salary:

20 hours per week over 5 days (including x1 evening) €26,000 per annum

16 hours per week over 4 days (including x1 evening) €20,800 per annum 

Note: Garda Vetting is required (of the successful candidates) for all positions.

To ensure we continue to provide effective services our Therapists are required to assess clients face to face, we facilitate physical/social distancing and public health requirements at all times.

Applications for the above should be made through our website or via email, attaching a cover letter (outlining your particular suitability to the role) with an updated Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@pieta.ie by 5th July 2021.

PIETA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER