Child & Adolescent Counsellor Therapist – School-Based

Cpl Healthcare; Leinster; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl Healthcare is seeking a Counsellor Therapist to deliver child counselling on a sessional basis across Cavan, Laois, Leitrim, Monaghan, Tipperary, Mayo and Longford for the Department of Education. You will work in blocks of eight sessions per referral and must comply with the relevant ethical codes.

Applicants should have a Level 7 qualification or higher in a relevant field, plus postgraduate counselling/psychotherapy credentials or verified supervised experience with children.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification at Level 7 (primary degree) or higher in a relevant human science.
• Postgraduate qualification in counselling/psychotherapy or membership with accredited bodies.
• Two years (minimum 150 hours) of supervised experience providing counselling to children.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the Code of Ethics of the accrediting body.
• Attend professional supervision while providing counselling as part of this programme.
• Ensure consent and referral forms are complete and signed by parents.
• Complete initial information gathering as appropriate.
• Complete and issue a summary report summarising interventions and strategies.
• All interactions to be carried out in a professional manner.
• Engage in robust data protection to keep information confidential.
• Engage in quality assuranceExercises and support evaluation of the programme.

Skills

Code of Ethics adherence

Data protection/confidentiality

Supervision attendance

Parent/guardian communication

Education

Level 7 qualification or higher in a relevant human science

Job description

Cpl Healthcare is seeking a Counsellor Therapist to deliver child counselling on a sessional basis across Cavan, Laois, Leitrim, Monaghan, Tipperary, Mayo and Longford for the Department of Education. You will work in blocks of eight sessions per referral and must comply with the relevant ethical codes.

Applicants should have a Level 7 qualification or higher in a relevant field, plus postgraduate counselling/psychotherapy credentials or verified supervised experience with children.