JOB TITLE Psychotherapist

NAME OF EMPLOYER: Galway Rape Crisis Centre

NO OF HOURS: Three days per week, 22.5

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Approx. 1 year . May be extended subject to funding.

LOCATION: G.R.C.C, The Lodge, Forster Court, H91 EA03.

REPORTING TO: Clinical Director

Galway Rape Crisis Centre was established in 1984 and is now the country’s second largest Rape Crisis Centre. GRCC is dedicated to providing a professional, caring and confidential counselling and support service for those in our community affected by sexual abuse and sexual violence. We also work towards ending cultural and societal tolerance of sexual violence through advocacy, prevention and education programmes. G.R.C.C. provides client-centred therapy to adults and young people from 14 years onwards of all genders and gender identities. We offer support to individuals who have experienced any form of sexual violence, including child sexual abuse.

G.R.C.C. is seeking to hire a psychotherapist to join our clinical department to provide psychotherapy to victims of sexual violence.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

• Provide therapy sessions to adult victims of sexual violence.
• Engage in support sessions with victims’ loved ones.
• Provide initial appointments to individuals seeking to engage in therapy at GRCC.
• Consult with clinical team in assessing and engaging referrals.
• Liaise with parents/ carers/ families where appropriate.
• Liaise with relevant professionals to support clients where appropriate.
• Attend monthly individual and group case management and staff meetings onsite.
• Engage in external supervision.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary team in contributing to community development, education and prevention programmes.
• Maintaining appropriate records in line with G.R.C.C.’s policies and procedures.

Professional Requirements

• Degree and/ or masters in psychotherapy.
• Full accreditation with IACP, IAHIP or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working therapeutically with sexual violence and/or complex trauma.
• Have a minimum of two years post qualification experience in clinical practice.
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Required Competencies and Skills

• In-depth understanding of impact of sexual violence on young people and families.
• Trauma-informed and client-centred therapeutic approach.
• In-depth knowledge of Child Protection, Children’s First Guidelines.
• Working knowledge of the criminal justice system as it relates to sexual violence.
• Capacity to work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
• Empathic, and sensitive approach to colleagues and clients.
• Established system of self-care and professional and personal resilience.
• Ability to work closely as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Garda Vetting required.

Applicants should send a cover letter outlining suitability for the role and current C.V. to clinicaldirector@grcc.ie. Queries regarding the position can also be sent to this address.

Closing date for applications is Friday 27th September at 17.30.