We are currently recruiting for a sessional therapist who will be called upon to provide additional cover in our Lucan centre.
Shifts are 4-5 hours in duration and a minimum 2 x shifts per week would be required. Therapists see a maximum of 4 clients per day.
Centre Opening hours:
Mon - Fri: 9am to 9pm
Sat: 9am to 2pm
Role & Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the Lead Therapist the role 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
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
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
Education, Skills & Experience Required:
A recognized Level 8 degree in Counselling / Psychotherapy or a Level 9 in Counselling Psychology
(Level 7 or Diploma will be accepted with accreditation obtained pre 2018)
Be a fully accredited Psychotherapist / Counselling Psychologist with IACP, BACP, IAHIP, FTAI, IAPTP, APPI, APCP, NAPCP, PSI or ICP
Ability to engage clients aged under 18 is essential with relevant training
Experience of working with crisis intervention and suicide bereavement clients
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 prioritize competing demands
Ability to foster good working relationships with external agencies and organisations
Ability to fulfil obligations as per the Children First Act 2015
Applications for the above should be made through our website or via email, attaching a cover letter outlining your location, contract preference and suitability to the role to recruitment@pieta.ie by 16th September 2023.
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