LOCATION: This post will be based in Cork City South with a remit for
overseeing programmes across Cork and Kerry
REPORTS TO:
* The post-holder will be employed by Coolmine for the duration of
the project
* The post-holder will be line managed by Coolmine Team Leader
* Professional governance within Coolmine Clinical Quality and
Safety Structure
* Clinical supervision within the Coolmine Clinical Quality and
Safety Structure and HSE Clinical Governance Structures locally under
the Principal Clinical Psychologist for Social Inclusion
HOURS: **Apply on the website**-hour week, (9am-5pm) 5 days per week
(Monday to Friday) with cross cover arrangements
JOB TYPE: 3-year fixed-term contract
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**
PURPOSE: The role focuses specifically on cocaine/crack use across the
South West.
The role focuses on biopsychosocial assessment and management
including that of family members.
* Assessment: Comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments
* Multidisciplinary working: Organisation and chairing interagency
(health and social care) multidisciplinary
(social/medical/psychological/ nursing/ probation etc)
* Follow-up: Coordinating care for a defined period
* Evaluation:
* Recording and monitoring service user / service / social /
economic outcomes
CONTACT EMAIL: **Apply on the website**
APPLICATION REF. HR/CRK/SDL/CLPSY/**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
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Coolmine is a leading drug and alcohol treatment service providing
community, day and residential services to men and women with
problematic substance use and their families in Ireland established
since **Apply on the website**. Coolmine Therapeutic Community
believes that everyone should have the opportunity to overcome
addiction and lead a fulfilled and productive life.
Coolmine, in conjunction with Cork Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force
and Southern Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force have developed 6
community-based drug and alcohol hubs to deliver frontline
community-based drug & alcohol treatment interventions in the Cork &
Kerry region.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: (INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO)
WORKING TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR CLIENTS
* Provision of training, consultation and psychological supports to
the Hub Teams, teams, psychological and mental health services, and /
or any other community-based services referral agents or improve
knowledge and understanding of the psychological / mental needs of
cocaine users and how to effectively meet these needs.
* Provision of training, consultation and support services to Hub
Teams.
* Assist in the development and dissemination of psychoeducational
or other resources to support clients? and / or service providers
across Cork and Kerry.
* Assist in the development and delivery of trauma-focused
interventions and a trauma focused intervention service.
* Where appropriate and within the parameters of this limited
resource, develop and deliver a range of population level / group
level interventions.
* Improve health outcomes for cocaine users from a health equality
perspective.
* Collate and develop culturally sensitive and trauma sensitive
resources for use by families, health services, or others and in
conjunction with identified partners.
* Where appropriate, carry out service-based research which directly
informs service provision and development so as to improve
understanding of client?s needs and overall outcomes for clients.
* Development and provision of services which are culturally
sensitive and trauma sensitive.
* The post-holder will support the on-going provision of specialist
placements to psychologists in clinical training and where appropriate
provide clinical supervision to assistant psychologists.
* Develop and maintain service policies as appropriate,
record-keeping, notes and good file management.
INTERAGENCY WORK
* Working in close collaboration with Cork Kerry Community Healthcare
Social Inclusion services, community-based services and NGOs to help
meet the needs of the client group.
* Work with both community and statutory providers to initiate
health and wellbeing programmes
* Further develop, update and evaluate the resource packs / website
for frontline staff (including GPs). Explore the development of online
resources
* Liaise with existing Cork Kerry Community Healthcare staff and
Community / Voluntary sector staff with expertise in this area
* Link with identified Cork Kerry Community Healthcare Heads of
Service as required
* To support the broader Social Inclusion teams, through the
provision of clinical supervision to trainees and assistant
psychologists when required.
REVIEW, EVALUATION AND SUSTAINABILITY
* Ensure service-user and front-line staff feedback mechanisms
* Identify models of good practice in other areas and adapt for use
in Cork and Kerry as required / as appropriate
* Ensure appropriate monitoring, evaluation and review of the work
undertaken and programmes delivered
* Identify and develop collaborative partnerships and programmes in
response to identified needs
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Each candidate must, at the closing date for the campaign, hold:
a)
(i) a recognised University degree or diploma (NQAI Level 8
equivalent) obtained with first, or second class, honours in which
psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that
subject
_AND_
(ii) a postgraduate professional psychological qualification
recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical
Psychology, or Counselling Psychology or Educational Psychology as
appropriate to the area of professional psychology in which the
position is designated,
_OR_
a postgraduate professional psychology qualification validated by the
Department of Health and Children in Clinical Psychology, or
Counselling Psychology or Educational Psychology as appropriate to the
area of professional psychology in which the position is designated
_AND_
b) possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high
standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper
discharge of the duties of the office.
These qualifications will take effect on the signed date but without
prejudice to anyone employed in a post of basic grade psychologist or
above in the Irish Public Health Service to whom the qualification
requirements for Psychologist ? Community Care or Clinical in place
at the **Apply on the website**nd January, **Apply on the website**
shall apply.
HEALTH
A candidate 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.
CHARACTER
Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good
character
POST SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
* Capacity to assess and treat a wide range of clinical presentations
in the context of cultural differences, language barriers and other
barriers.
* Have experience in working with ethnic minority communities
OTHER REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO THE POST
* Demonstrable understanding of/experience in health and
psychological needs of minority/vulnerable groups and the unique
barriers faced in access to mainstream services
* Access to transport is essential
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
* Demonstrable experience of and capacity to work in partnership with
other disciplines, services and other agencies, with client compassion
and a commitment to good outcomes for clients to the fore.
* Capacity to carryout service-based research and evaluations.
* Ability to facilitate workshops and training and to support
service and organisational development.
* Demonstrate sufficient professional knowledge to carry out the
duties and responsibilities of the role.
* Demonstrate experience of applying evidence-based practice.
* Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge to best practice
_PLANNING AND ORGANISING RESOURCES_
* Demonstrate ability to plan, organise and deliver evidence-based
services in an efficient, effective and resourceful manner, within a
model of client-centred care and value for money
* Demonstrate good ability to develop and deliver services which
have maximum reach and make the best use of limited resources.
* Ability to plan, develop and deliver a service, with support from
the Coolmine Team Leader and Principal Psychologist and to evaluate
outcomes so as to continue to improve service delivery.
* Demonstrate ability to manage deadlines and effectively prioritise
workloads
* Demonstrate a commitment to assuring high standards and strive for
a user-centred service.
* Demonstrate initiative and innovation in identifying areas for
service improvement.
* Demonstrate knowledge of Health Service Planning and Delivery
_TEAMS SKILLS / PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS_
* Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team or on one?s own
initiative
* Demonstrate ability to empathise/treat others with dignity and
respect, including clients, colleagues and other professionals.
* Demonstrate flexibility and openness to change.
* Be able to assess and respond to need quickly, taking a pragmatic
and solution-focused approach.
* Project management skills
_ANALYTICAL SKILLS_
* Demonstrate ability to evaluate information and make effective
decisions especially with regard to service user care.
_COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS_
* Display effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal
and written).
* Demonstrate ability to utilise supervision effectively.
* Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the
role.
* Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development.
* Demonstrate experience of developing and working in a variety of
partnerships and networks
SELF-CARE
The Cork Kerry Community Healthcare Social Inclusion Psychology
Service recognises the traumatic nature of the experiences of some
asylum seekers / refugees. As such, there is a culture of care,
support and compassion within the Psychology service and the broader
Social Inclusion team. The post-holder will be encouraged to place a
strong personal emphasis on his/her own self-care and to actively
nurture the existing culture of care and compassion for clients and
between colleagues.
_The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list
of all duties involved and consequently, the post-holder may be
required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may
be assigned to him/her from time-to-time and to contribute to the
development of the post while in office._
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested candidates who meet the Person Specification requirements
should send their CV & cover letter to **Apply on the website**
Please quote this application reference code HR/CRK/SDL/CLPSY/**APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE**.
The closing date for applications is 5PM ON FRIDAY 7TH OCTOBER **APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE**.
_COOLMINE THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
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