Job Description:
Jigsaw clinicians offer short-term therapeutic supports to young people aged 12-25 years who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. This usually involves 1:1 work with the young person and sometimes it can include other family members as well.
Our clinicians come from diverse professional backgrounds encompassing qualifications in social work, occupational therapy, mental health nursing, clinical/counselling/educational psychology, and psychotherapy, and they work as part of transdisciplinary teams based at one of our 15 services across the country.
All of our clinicians share the same scope of practice to support the goals of our young people in a collaborative, respectful, and evidence-informed manner while drawing on their own unique training, experience, and skills.
Additionally, clinicians are involved in health promotion, youth engagement, service development, and advocacy.
Our clinicians benefit from frequent and supportive clinical supervision alongside a comprehensive programme of continuing professional development.
Please note: This is a full-time, fixed purpose (maternity cover) position based in our Tipperary service.
This is a front-facing role with daily interactions with Young People and members of the public.
Access to home working is occasional and is offered based on responsibilities of the role and the needs of the Service and Young People.
Main Responsibilities:
* To undertake initial mental health assessments with young people focusing on both strengths and difficulties.
* To provide evidence informed brief, therapeutic interventions to young people.
* To conduct risk assessments and implement risk management plans as appropriate.
* To participate in clinical supervision and line management for support and guidance.
* To work in accordance with Jigsaw Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
We are looking for qualified professionals who meet one of the following criteria:
* Doctorate or equivalent in Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychology and/or Chartered Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychologist through PSI.
* Mental Health Nurse registered with An Bord Altranais.
* Social Worker registered with CORU.
* Occupational Therapist registered with CORU.
* Psychotherapist accredited by the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP) or the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP).
Benefits:
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary range for this role will be €37,000 - €57,200.
Jigsaw operates the following benefits for its employee's Defined contribution pension scheme. 10% Employer / 5% Employee 10% Discount on Laya Healthcare Annual leave 25 days, exclusive of public holidays and 1.5 company days. Comprehensive annual CPD schedule Financial support for further education