Independent EAP Counsellors (Portroe, County Tipperary, Ireland)

TELUS Health; Munster; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking qualified mental health professionals for flexible in-person counselling roles based in Ireland. Candidates should have appropriate accreditation and experience in short-term, solution-focused therapy. The position offers comprehensive support, professional growth opportunities, and flexibility in managing work schedules. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply to make a meaningful impact in clients' lives.

Benefits

Comprehensive support and training

Professional growth opportunities

Access to an intuitive Provider Hub platform

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience with 450+ counselling hours required.
• Regular professional clinical supervision arrangements should be in place.
• Professional indemnity insurance of minimum €1,000,000 required.

Responsibilities

• Manage online referrals with prompt response times.
• Provide short-term, solution-focused counselling (3-12 sessions).
• Maintain comprehensive case documentation and feedback.
• Collaborate on risk management with Provider Services team.

Skills

Short-term solution-focused therapeutic models

Assessment and support planning

Organizational dynamics understanding

IT proficiency (Microsoft Office)

Education

Diploma-level qualification

Accreditation with IACP, PSI, ICP, APCP, IAHIP

Job description

Location: Castletown, Portroe, County Tipperary | Self-Employed | Flexible to manage your own calendar

In-Person Counselling services | Own professional consulting premises

Are you a qualified mental health professional looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexible working arrangements?

Why Choose TELUS Health?

• Comprehensive Support - Thorough induction training with dedicated Team Managers
• Professional Growth - Diverse case exposure and enhanced short-term counselling expertise
• Flexibility - Full control over referral acceptance and scheduling
• Technology - Access to our intuitive Provider Hub platform
• Community - Strong peer relationships and ongoing management support
• Development - Regular audit feedback and free CPD Learning Line events
• Insights - Customer satisfaction data to inform your practice

What You\'ll Do

• Manage online referrals with prompt response times
• Provide short-term, solution-focused counselling (3-12 sessions)
• Connect with diverse clients facing varied workplace and personal challenges
• Maintain comprehensive case documentation and feedback
• Collaborate with our Provider Services team on risk management

Essential Requirements

• Accreditation: IACP, PSI, ICP, APCP, IAHIP or equivalent
• Alternative: Diploma-level qualification + 3 years post-qualification experience + 450+ counselling hours
• Approach: Experience in short-term, solution-focused therapeutic models
• Supervision: Regular professional clinical supervision arrangements should be in place
• Insurance: Professional indemnity (minimum €1,000,000)

Ideal Experience

• Previous EAP experience highly desirable but not essential
• Assessment and support planning expertise
• Short-term counselling interventions with workplace focus
• Understanding of organizational dynamics and work-life challenges
• Knowledge of local therapeutic resources and referral pathways
• IT proficiency (Microsoft Office, email, online systems)