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Job Title: Senior Psychotherapist

Location: Vita House Family Centre, Abbey Street, Co Roscommon.

Responsible to: Director of Service & Board of Directors

Purpose of job

The primary purpose of this post is to provide individual, couple and family therapy services within Vita House. Our aim is to provide private, respectful, non-judgemental therapeutic service for individuals and families in a safe and trustworthy environment.

Terms and conditions of Employment

Contract: Full time subject to adequate and sustainable funding

Hours: 35 hours per week over 5 days

Salary: €55,849 per annum

Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave

Benefits

• 1 paid external clinical supervision session per month up to a maximum of €60 per session.
• Access to in house training courses which are cpd approved.
• Access to monthly peer support group, reflective workshops and supportive learning space.
• Annual Employee appreciation event.
• Supportive team environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Director of Service the role will include, but not limited to:

• To provide 1:1 individual therapy to adults, children and adolescents utilising evidence informed therapeutic interventions.
• To assess suitability of client and deliver appropriate therapeutic supports or facilitate access to other services as appropriate.
• To assess risk and implement management plans as appropriate in line with Vita House policy.
• To hold and maintain an agreed clinical caseload.
• To maintain accurate client files and other administration needs as per Vita House policy.
• To comply with Data Protection Acts 1988, 2003 & 2018 (GDPR)
• To fulfil all obligations as per Children First Act 2015.
• To work in accordance with all policies and procedures of Vita House.
• To deliver educational programmes and/or workshops/talks to relevant groups/schools etc. as requested by the Director of Service.
• To provide case management duties under the direction of the Director of service.
• Identify and manage area’s of concern and escalate to the Director of Service as required.
• To deputise for the clinical management during periods of prolonged leave
• Liaise and consult with other professionals in supporting the client as required.
• Follow adult and child protection and safeguarding legislation and policies in all work
• To maintain registration with accredited body, including regular receipt of clinical supervision and engagement with continued professional development.
• To be open to participating in clinical work and projects as deemed appropriate by the Director of Service.
• To assist in the development and implementation of relevant policies and procedures.
• To maintain professional and personal boundaries.
• To be flexible in relation to working hours in line with the needs of the service.
• Performance of all other duties relevant to the role that may be required by the Director of Service.

Education, Skills & Experience

• A recognised qualification at minimum Level 8 or higher on the NQAI framework in Counselling or Psychotherapy (Or a recognised Level 7 in Counselling & Psychotherapy obtained pre-2018 will be accepted)
• Be fully accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist with IACP, BACP, IAHIP, FTAI, IAPTP, PTIRL, APPI, APCP, NAPCP or ICP.
• Experience working with clients aged under 18 years of age is essential – training / qualification in this area is required for the role.
• Have developed ethical awareness for best practice.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have strong organisational ability.
• Be self-motivated and have willingness and ability to assume an appropriate level of responsibility.
• Demonstrate great warmth and the ability to empathize.
• Strong time management skills and capacity to prioritize competing demands.
• Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team.
• Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Ability to foster good working relationships with external agencies and organisations.
• Hr knowledge and line management experience relevant to the role.

Application process

How to apply
Interested applicants should forward their CV’s and cover letter to Director of Service sboyle@vitahoue.org or to the following address
Sarah Boyle
Director of Service
Vita House
Abbey Street
Roscommon
F42N677

In your cover letter, please outline your suitability for this role as per the job description and include any other relevant information.

Closing date : 4th December 2024