Addiction Counsellor

TTM Healthcare Limited; Donegal; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

TTM Healthcare Limited is seeking an experienced Addiction Counsellor to join a Housing First team in Donegal, Ireland. You will support individuals who have experienced long-term homelessness by providing addiction counselling and recovery-focused support in clients’ homes and within the community.

You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, delivering person-centred, harm-reduction and recovery-focused care.

Qualifications

• Level 8 qualification in counselling, addiction counselling or psychotherapy, or Level 7+ pathway recognised by IACP, ACI or ICP.
• Accredited membership or eligibility for registration with IACP, ACI, ICP or PSI.
• Full Irish driving licence and access to your own car.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide addiction counselling and support to Housing First clients.
• Build positive relationships and advocate on behalf of clients.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver person-centred, recovery-focused and harm-reduction support.

Skills

Addiction counselling

Communication

Education

Level 8 qualification in counselling / addiction counselling / psychotherapy

Level 7+ pathway recognised by IACP, ACI or ICP

Job description

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Addiction Counsellor to join a Housing First team in Donegal.

The successful candidate will support individuals who have experienced long‑term homelessness, providing addiction counselling and recovery‑focused support in their homes and within the community.

Key Responsibilities

Provide addiction counselling and support to Housing First clients.

Build positive relationships and advocate on behalf of clients.

Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Deliver person‑centred, recovery‑focused and harm‑reduction support.

Level 8 qualification in counselling, addiction counselling or psychotherapy, or an equivalent Level 7+ pathway recognised by IACP, ACI or ICP.

Accredited membership or eligibility for registration with IACP, ACI, ICP or PSI.

Full Irish driving licence and access to your own car.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.