CHW077 Counsellor Therapist, Senior (National Counselling Services)
* Galway, Ireland
* Full time, Permanent
Who We Are
Community Healthcare West, Galway, Mayo & Roscommon delivers primary & community care, mental health, older persons, disability and health & wellbeing services across Galway City & County, Mayo & Roscommon.
Description
Counsellor Therapist, Senior
National Counselling Services
Job Specification & Terms and Conditions
Job Title and Grade: Counsellor Therapist, Senior
Campaign Reference: CHW077-CTSNCS-2024
Closing Date: Thursday 14th of November 2024 at 12 noon
Proposed interview date(s): As soon as possible after the closing date. Candidates will normally be given two weeks’ notice for interview.
Location of Post: Toghermore, Tuam Co Galway
Informal Enquiries: Mary Kilcommins-Greene, Director of Counselling
The HSE National Counselling Service (NCS) provides a professional, confidential counselling and psychotherapy service available in all HSE Community Health Organisations (CHO) areas and operates from over 240 locations throughout Ireland.
The aim of the NCS is to support clients to improve their quality of life and reduce their psychological distress through evidence-based, professional, client-centred counselling.
Key Working Relationships:
* Director of Counselling
* Colleagues – Senior Therapists in the service and within Area F
* Counsellor Therapist
* Represent the Service at local and National level
Purpose of the Post:
* To work with the Director of Counselling and team members to develop the service to meet the population's needs.
* To support the management of the Counselling service.
* To provide line management and supervision of Counsellor/Therapists.
* To ensure the provision of a high-quality service in accordance with professional standards.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
* Line manage counsellor/therapists in their area of responsibility.
* Provide support to the Director of Counselling.
* Be responsible for client assessment, development and implementation of individualised care plans.
* Promote a blended model of service delivery in line with service policy and client needs.
* Participate in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working as appropriate.
Eligibility Criteria:
Qualifications and/or experience:
* Hold a qualification at Level 7 or higher on the QQI framework in a human science discipline or a health and social care profession.
* Hold a degree or post-graduate qualification in counselling or psychotherapy recognized by relevant professional bodies.
* Minimum of 3 years relevant clinical experience post accreditation as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist.
* Minimum of one year’s experience providing supervision or case management to Counsellor/Therapists.
Skills, competencies and/or knowledge:
* Demonstrate clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice.
* Comprehensive knowledge of best practice counselling models.
* Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Terms and Conditions of Employment:
The current vacancy available is permanent and whole time. The post is pensionable.
Remuneration:
The Salary scale for the post is as at 01/10/2024.
Working Week:
The standard working week applying to the post is to be confirmed at Job Offer stage.
Superannuation:
This is a pensionable position with the HSE.
Health & Safety:
It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure the management of safety, health and welfare is integrated into all activities.
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