Location NCS Midlands, 21 Church St, Tullamore Co. Offaly & Mullingar PCC or Longford PCC TBC
There is currently 1 permanent and whole-time vacancy available in National Counselling Service, Midlands.
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Counsellor/Therapist, Senior (National Services), National Counselling Service (NCS) Midlands from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
Purpose of the Post To work in conjunction with Director of Counselling and other team members in co-ordinating and developing the service to meet the needs of the population it serves in line with the objectives of the organisation To support the Director of Counselling in the management of the Counselling service in line with the objectives of the organisation To work with the Director of Counselling in ensuring the co-ordination, development and delivery of a quality, client centred service across the geographical area Line management and supervision of Counsellor/Therapists and management of service delivery in designated area of responsibility as well as direct provision of counselling and psychotherapy The Senior Counsellor Therapist will be required to cooperate with and fully support a potential future transition to Regional Health Areas, or similar.
This may require working across Acute Hospitals and Community Services and may impact upon future reporting relationships. The Senior Counsellor Therapist will work closely with colleagues in Regional Networks to be developed to support cross regional efforts as well as to provide cross cover of service for periods annual leave or other short-term leave. The Senior Counsellor Therapist will support the Director of Counselling and contribute to the development and regional use of population-based planning frameworks to inform service planning work. To be responsible for the provision of a high quality service in accordance with standards of professional practice Eligibility Criteria Candidates must have at the latest date of application: - 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc a) Candidates for appointment must: 1. Hold a qualification at Level 7 or higher on the QQI framework in a human science discipline (medical, psychological, social, educational) or hold a qualification at Level 7 or higher in a health and social care profession.
PLUS 2A OR 2B 2A (i) Hold a degree or post-graduate qualification in counselling, or psychotherapy recognised by one of the following, as appropriate:, the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), or one of the five sections within the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP)
AND 2A(ii) Have full accredited membership with one of the following: IACP or one of the five sections within ICP.
Pre-accredited hours must include a minimum of 100 hours of one to one counselling/psychotherapy with adult clients under the supervision of an IACP / ICP accredited supervisor.
OR 2B(i) Hold a post-graduate qualification in counselling psychology or clinical psychology recognized by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).
AND 2B(ii) Hold full membership with the clinical or counselling psychology division of the PSI.
AND 3. All candidates must have a minimum of 3 years full time satisfactory,
relevant, clinical experience post accreditation as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist providing counselling or psychotherapy in a variety of clinical contexts.
AND 4.All candidates must have a minimum of one year's experience providing supervision and or case management to Counsellor/Therapists, trainees or other relevant professionals working with adults in a variety of settings.
AND (b)All candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including
a high standard of organisational and management ability for the proper
discharge of the duties of the office.
2. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of
undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would
indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
3. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Post Specific Requirements Demonstrate depth and breadth of counselling experience with adults working with a range of therapeutic approaches, short, medium and long-term in a variety of settings as relevant to the role. Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience providing supervision to counsellors, therapists, trainees or other relevant professions as relevant to the role. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional/Clinical Clinical Governance Education & Training Research & Evaluation Quality, Health & Safety and Risk Management & Administration Please see attached Job Specification for Principal Duties and Responsibilities Informal Enquiries Sharon Cunningham, Senor Counsellor Therapist NCS Midlands
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Application Process: Closing date: Wednesday 9th April 2025 @ 12 noon
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