Counsellor Therapist - Midlands (Ireland)

TN Ireland; Leinster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking accredited Counsellors/Therapists for sessional work in the Midlands region. This role involves providing essential short-term counselling to medical card holders, enhancing the well-being of clients through professional support. Successful candidates will have the chance to contribute to trauma-informed counselling for adult survivors of childhood trauma, depending on their clinical experience. Join a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact in the community and help transform lives through compassionate care and expert guidance.

Qualifications

• Recognised Level 7 qualification in human science or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years relevant post-qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term counselling in primary care settings.
• Opportunity to provide trauma-informed counselling contracts.

Skills

Counselling

Psychotherapy

Trauma-informed counselling

Education

Level 7 qualification in human science

Degree in counselling or psychotherapy

Post-graduate qualification in counselling psychology

Job description

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Counsellor Therapist - Midlands (Ireland), Westmeath

Client:

Cpl

Location:

Westmeath, Ireland

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

19.04.2025

Expiry Date:

03.06.2025

Job Description:

Accredited Counsellor/Therapists are required for sessional work with the HSE Counselling Primary Care (CIPC) service in Midlands – Laois, Offaly, Westmeath and Longford CHO 8.

What is CIPC?

CIPC is the provision of short-term counselling in primary care settings to medical card holders aged 18 years and over by accredited, professionally qualified Counsellor/Therapists and Psychologists under the governance of the HSE National Counselling Service.

Successful applicants may also have an opportunity to provide trauma-informed counselling contracts to clients of the National Counselling Service for adult survivors of childhood trauma (depending on relevant clinical experience).

Qualifications and professional experience

An applicant must possess:

1. A recognised Level 7 qualification (QQI) in a relevant human science discipline or equivalent in a health and social care profession or health-related profession.
2. Plus either:
1. Hold a degree or post-graduate qualification in counselling or psychotherapy recognised by one of the following: the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), a relevant body within the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP), or the Irish Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (IABCP).
2. Have full accredited membership with one of the following: IACP, IABCP, or a relevant body within ICP.
3. or
4. Hold a post-graduate qualification in counselling psychology or clinical psychology recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).
5. Have commenced the registration process with the PSI or be fully registered with the clinical or counselling psychology division of PSI.
3. Have a minimum of two years relevant post-qualification experience. (This requirement may not apply in respect of some full-time post-graduate qualifications).

A selection process will also apply.

Please forward your CV for more information.