Part-Time Adolescent Counsellor / Psychotherapist Vacancy

Tipperary Rape Crisis Centre provides a safe, non-judgmental and discreet space for women, men and young people who have been sexually abused, sexually assaulted, raped or sexually harassed, at any time in their lives, to receive one-to-one Counselling and Support.
TRCC provides Support Counselling for non-abusing relatives or friends of Survivors.

We currently have a vacancy for a part-time, qualified Adolescent Counsellor/Psychotherapist.

Adolescent Psychotherapist Requirements: 

We invite applications from qualified and accredited Adolescent Psychotherapists to provide individual counselling services specifically to support young people/adolescents with sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape, gender-based violence or any kind of sexual trauma in their lives. The role may also involve supporting the parents/guardians of those young people.

Successful candidates must possess:

• An accredited qualification in counselling/psychotherapy in child and/or adolescent psychotherapy, recognised by IACP, IAHIP, IAPTP or equivalent body. Acknowledgement will also be given to the years of experience of practitioners who didn’t attain a formal qualification in working with children but have completed multiple short courses to date and have substantial experience working with under 18s(10 years plus)
• A minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in working with young people.
• Experience of working with adolescent survivors of sexual or gender-based violence.
• Demonstrable evidence of CPD relevant to the role.
• A flexible approach and ability to handle a varied workload.
• Proof of current Garda Vetting

How to apply

Interested applicants should forward their CVs and a cover letter to the Manager at tipperaryrcc@gmail.com or to the below details;

Natasha A. O’Keeffe
Manager
Tipperary Rape Crisis Centre
20 Mary Street,
Clonmel,
Co. Tipperary

Closing Date: Wednesday 8th January 2025

Interviews are in person on Wednesday 15th January 2025