Job Title: Counsellor (Gambling and Gaming Addiction)
Location: Primary Care Drug and Alcohol Services
Cork Kerry Community Healthcare, CHO Area 4
There is currently one permanent full-time vacancy available. The post-holder will initially be located in the following:
HSE Addiction Services, in the Cork Hubs.
The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises.
Reports to: The post-holder will be responsible to the Senior Counsellor as Head of Discipline in the Programme Area accounting for operational and professional practice and clinical governance.
Job Type: Specified Duration Contract – 1 year
Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary: The Salary Scale for this post is (as of 01/06/2024):
€46,293, €47,802, €49,328, €50,846, €52,414, €54,282, €55,927, €58,102, €60,337, €62,450, €64,566, €67,130 LSI
New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011).
Purpose: To engage in therapeutic relationships with clients to assist in the management of harmful gambling and gaming including the impact on affected others.
To provide individual and group counselling in community care settings of the HSE Addiction Service.
To work with other members of multidisciplinary care teams to provide a person-centred service to those affected by harmful gambling.
Application Reference: HR/CRK/SDL/GGC/1024
Informal Queries: Dr. Robert O Driscoll, Senior Addiction Counsellor, Cork and Kerry Community Healthcare
Role Responsibilities:
Clinical Practice:
* Conduct initial and comprehensive assessments according to National protocols.
* Implementation and facilitation of appropriate Key Working, Care planning and Case Management.
* Provide individual/group counselling/therapy to clients with a specific focus on reducing the harm from gambling/gaming/drug use.
* Keep appropriate patient files (i.e. progress notes, confidential releases, discharge summaries, etc.).
* Manage a caseload across a range of programmes, under supervision.
* Understand and prioritise client needs.
* Assessment and treatment of clients, spouses, and concerned persons where appropriate.
* Practice in accordance with HSE policies and standards.
* Participation in clinical multidisciplinary team liaison.
* Referral to appropriate treatment facilities.
* Inform and facilitate clients in accessing other appropriate healthcare and support services.
* Notify child abuse in accordance with Children First Guidelines.
* Engage in in-service and other relevant training opportunities.
* Monitor and evaluate effectiveness and outcomes of treatment.
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.
2. Health
3. Character
Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the office.
Application Process:
Interested candidates who meet the Person Specification requirements should send their CV & cover letter with application reference code to Dylan Murphy, HR Administrator at dylan.murphy@coolminetc.ie
Please quote this application reference HR/CRK/SDL/GGC/1024
The closing date for applications is Friday November 8th 2024
Coolmine Therapeutic Community is an equal opportunities employer.
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