ACCREDITED COUNSELLOR / PSYCHOTHERAPIST
(OPEN TO PUBLIC COMPETITION)
Family Carers Ireland (FCI) is _the _national charity supporting over
**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** family carers across
the country who dedicate their lives to caring for loved ones such as
children or adults with physical or intellectual disabilities, frail
older people, those with palliative care needs or those living with
chronic illnesses or addiction. We provide a range of services and
supports for family carers through its **Apply on the website**
resource centres nationwide.
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Family Carers Ireland is seeking a qualified and accredited candidate
to fill the role of a part-time Counsellor /Psychotherapist in our
rapidly growing National Counselling Service.
This role will deliver **Apply on the website** hours of one-to-one
counselling online or by phone each week, support the administration
and evaluation of the service, and provide support to the National
Lead for Psychosocial Supports.
ROLE CRITERIA: THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA.
* Honours Degree in Psychotherapy or Counselling;
* Accredited with IACP, IAHIP, PSI or a comparable accrediting body;
* Excellent IT skills;
* Fluency in English (written and verbal);
* Full drivers? licence, with access to car.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Experience delivering counselling virtually;
* Experience of supporting the mental health of family carers;
* Experience delivering counselling within a time-bound framework;
* The ability to prioritise tasks and work within a dynamic
environment;
* Experience working in a highly confidential environment;
* Flexibility in attitude and approach to the job and a willingness
to help others;
* A reflective approach to their work and a willingness to learn and
desire to implement a culture of continuous improvement;
* A strong work ethic with excellent attention to detail;
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish
rapport with a diverse range of people;
* The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a
team.
TERMS & CONDITIONS: SIX (6) MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT and PART-TIME
(**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**HRS/WEEK ACROSS MONDAY - FRIDAY). The role
will initially be based from home as per Covid-**Apply on the
website** guidelines. Once it is allowable, the successful candidate
will be based at one of Family Carers Ireland locations in the
midlands. Three (3) hours of group supervision will be provided per
month. The salary for this role is ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply
on the website**.
APPLICATION PROCESS - Applicants are invited to submit their up-to
date CV and cover letter demonstrating how they meet the above
criteria to **Apply on the website** no later than FRIDAY, JULY 9TH
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
_FAMILY CARERS IRELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
