Housing-First 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

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.