Due to continued growth we are recruiting for a Lead Therapist for Dublin South. The Lead Therapist is responsible for overseeing the people management, therapy and clinical issues in the Ballyfermot and Tallaght centre's.
Role & 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.
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
Education, Skills & Experience Required:
Be fully accredited with IACP, BACP, IAHIP, FTAI, IAPTP, APPI, APCP, NAPCP, PSI or ICP.
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)
Applications for this post should be made via the website or by email to recruitment@pieta.ie by 22nd September 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
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