The main responsibilities of this role include:
Working directly with children, young people and their families in the facilitation of:
Pieta risk & suitability assessments
Development and implementation of risk management plans as appropriate
Evidence informed, brief, strengths based & goal focused interventions
Effective Case Management support to clients and their families
Structured family and peer support groups

Duties:
Engage with clients using a person centred approach, exhibiting professional boundaries while ensuring the values and ethos of Pieta are upheld
Work in accordance with Pieta’s Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
Deliver all assessments, interventions and supports in line with the Pieta Way Therapeutic Model
Work collaboratively with clients and their family members to promote the cofacilitation of support and treatment plans
Liaise and consult with other professionals in supporting the client as required
Maintain accurate, confidential records of practice in line with Pieta policy and GDPR legislation
Carry out administrative procedures in accordance with organisation policies
Build relationship and work formally with service providers and local community stakeholders to support children, young people and their families affected by suicidal ideation, self-harm, and those bereaved by suicide
Identify potential gaps and barriers to supporting clients and families and work collaboratively on an intra and interagency basis to address these
Attend external clinical supervision twice per month (paid by Pieta) and attend group supervision internally in Pieta once per month
Contribute to research, audit and evaluation of the service as required
Maintain professional and personal boundaries
Participate in Clinical Team meetings and attend other meetings as deemed necessary
Share information with the Lead Therapist, Regional Manager, Pieta team and other services as appropriate and in accordance with best practice
Support the Lead Therapist in responding to strategic priorities for the service, region and organisation
To be involved in the preparation of reports, statistics and other information that may be required by the Lead Therapist and/or Regional Manager/Clinical Director
Have a flexible approach to the work in response to organisational change, development, operations and review of best practice
Report to the Lead Therapist for individual support, management supervision, performance appraisal working within the parameters of the Pieta HR and H&S policies and procedures
To manage incidents and emergencies as they occur and bring them to satisfactory conclusion within the framework of Pieta policies and to record details of such incidents as required
Ensure that all relevant documentation is completed, and that links are being made with the appropriate internal and external services to support clients and develop services
To assist in the recruitment, induction and retention of Staff, Pre accredited Therapists and Volunteers
To provide support to the Fundraising Team in relation to any events being held in connection with the service
To undertake ad-hoc duties as required by the Lead Therapist and/or Regional Manager/Clinical Director
Ensure compliance with organisation policies to ensure consistent delivery of services and maintenance of quality standards including:
Health and Safety
Consent & Confidentiality
Assessment, Support Planning and
Professional Boundaries
Child Protection
Best Practice Guidance for Suicide Prevention Services

Essential Education, Skills & Experience required:
A recognized qualification at minimum Level 8* or higher qualification on the NQAI framework in Counselling or a Level 9 in Counselling Psychology. *(A recognised Level 7 in Counselling & Psychotherapy obtained pre-2018 will be accepted)
Be a fully accredited Psychotherapist / Counselling Psychologist with IACP, BACP, IAHIP, FTAI, IAPTP, APPI, APCP, NAPCP, PSI or ICP
Experience in working with children and/or adolescents (experience must be as a counsellor / psychotherapist / counselling psychologist)
Formal Qualification in working with children / adolescents
Experience of working with crisis intervention and suicide bereavement
Experience of group facilitation and delivery of psychoeducational supports to clients and family members
Knowledge of Brief Solution Focused Interventions, CBT etc.
Ability to reflect on practice in order to facilitate personal learning, professional development and service improvement
Demonstrate great warmth and the ability to empathize
Strong interpersonal & communication skills
Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team
Strong time management skills and capacity to prioritize competing demands
Experience of managing a caseload of clients
Ability to foster good working relationships with external agencies and organisations
Ability to fulfil obligations as a Mandated Person as per the Children First Act 2015

Employee Benefits:
Competitive salary and 24 annual leave days per annum ( plus additional 2 concession days for Good Friday & Christmas Eve)
Paid external supervision sessions
Pieta Way training for all new starters
Access to training & development opportunities including annual CPD allowance
Access to 5% contributory pension scheme
Life Assurance benefit
Employee Assistance Programme
Travel Pass/Bike to Work Scheme

Applications for this post should be made via the website or by email to recruitment@pieta.ie by 17th February 2023.