We are currently recruiting for a sessional therapist who will be called on to provide cover in our Ballyfermot centre.
Pieta’s vision is a world where suicide, self-harm and stigma have been replaced by hope, self-care and acceptance. Pieta provide a range of counselling services for people who are suicidal, engage in self-harm or who are bereaved by suicide. Pieta House also operate a national 24-hour helpline (1800 247 247) and a dedicated Education and Training office. We are committed to delivering our services with care and professionalism and continue to strive to ensure that we provide the best service for our clients.
The ideal candidate will:
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
Share information with the Lead Therapist, Regional Manager, Pieta team and other services as appropriate in accordance with good practice
The successful candidate shall be required to:
Build relationships with clients using the Pieta House Models of Therapy
Work within the ethos and philosophy of Pieta House
Liaise with clients and their families as appropriate with regard to assessments, outcomes, interventions and reviews
Receive ongoing supervision
Actively participate in Pieta House internal meetings e.g. staff meetings, clinical meetings as appropriate
Periodically liaise with other professionals and organisations as appropriate
Take responsibility for one’s own continued professional development
Keep up to date with best practice and procedures at all times in line with the Code of Ethics of IACP, IAHIP, PSI, FTAI or NAPCP
Note: Garda Vetting is required (of the successful candidates) for these positions.
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 22nd April 2021.
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