Role: Project Worker / Psychotherapist

Location: 6 Cromwellsfort Road, Walkinstown, D12PW13

Hours: 16 hours per week, (two or three days between Monday and Friday).

Salary:  HSE Social Care Salary Scale.

Employment Type: 1 year Fixed Term

WGRC’s vision is a world where individuals with addiction issues and mental health difficulties can and do recover. That the families of those affected by such difficulties do not have to cope alone and that the community can be an effective place to recover. 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.

Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the centre’s Clinical Team Leader the role of the Project Worker / Psychotherapist is to provide professional and compassionate therapeutic support to clients with substance misuse and mental health difficulties.

• Conduct risk & suitability assessments and implement risk management plans as appropriate
• To facilitate, in a professional and objective manner referrals and assessments for individuals accessing the service
• To maintain and develop support services for those engaged in substance misuse and those experiencing mental health difficulties
• To provide one to one counselling / psychotherapy to WGRC service users
• Provide evidence-informed, brief, strengths-based & goal focused interventions
• Work in accordance with WGRC Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
• Liaise and consult with other professionals in supporting the client as required
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of practice using Cliniko
• Attend external clinical supervision and attend supervision internally within WGRC 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 Clinical Service Manager, Manager, WGRC team and other services as appropriate in accordance with good practice
• Ability to fulfil obligations as per the Children First Act 2015
• Work in accordance with WGRC Policies, Procedures and Guidelines to ensure consistent delivery of services and compliance with legislation e.g. in the following areas: Health and Safety, GDPR and Child Protection

Education, Skills & Experience Required:

• A recognised qualification at a minimum QQI Level 8* in Counselling and/or Psychotherapy. *(A recognised Level 7 in Counselling and / or Psychotherapy obtained pre-2018 along with accreditation will be accepted)
• Be a fully accredited Psychotherapist and have completed 50 hours of personal therapy as part of their training
• Ability to fulfil obligations as per the Children First Act 2015
• Knowledge and experience 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 empathise
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team
• Strong time management skills and capacity to prioritise competing demands
• Ability to foster good working relationships with external agencies and organisations

Employee Benefits:

• Education allowance of 50% of course fee with up to 10 days paid study leave over the course duration
• Attractive leave entitlements, travel allowance & bike to work scheme
• Entitlement to paid supervision sessions up to a maximum of €70 per month.
• Supportive team environment with monthly in-house supervision and induction training for all new starters

Applications for the above should be made via email, attaching a cover letter outlining your particular suitability to the role with an updated C.V to johndavis@wgrc.ie

Closing Date: 27th January 2025. Interviews will be held on 12th February.

Full Job Description and Person Specification for the above position is available through the links below.

Note: Garda Vetting is required (of the successful candidates) for all positions.

WGRC is an equal opportunities employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or physical/mental disability. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.