Psychotherapist (Child & Adolescent Experience Required) - Wexford

Pieta; Wexford; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Education allowance

Leave entitlements

Supervision sessions (paid)

Pension scheme

Travel pass

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Team training opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Pieta is seeking a Psychotherapist in Ireland to provide compassionate therapeutic support to clients in suicidal or self-harm crisis, or bereaved by suicide. Reporting to the Clinical Service Manager, you will carry out risk assessments, deliver evidence-informed interventions, and maintain confidential records using Salesforce.

You will work under Pieta's policies and participate in supervision, ensuring service quality and compliance with Children First Act 2015.

Formación

• Qualified at QQI Level 8 in Counselling/Psychotherapy or equivalent.
• Fully accredited Psychotherapist with personal therapy experience.
• Experience with clients under 18 and related training.
• Ability to comply with Children First Act 2015.

Responsabilidades

• Provide professional therapeutic support to clients in crisis or bereaved by suicide.
• Conduct risk and suitability assessments and implement risk plans.
• Deliver brief, strengths-based, goal-focused interventions.
• Maintain confidential records and use Salesforce for logging.
• Engage in regular clinical supervision and team meetings.
• Collaborate with other professionals to support clients.
• Adhere to Pieta policies, GDPR, health and safety guidelines.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

CBT knowledge

Brief interventions

Educación

QQI Level 8 Counselling/Psychotherapy

Accredited Psychotherapist

50 hours personal therapy

Under-18 clients qualification

Descripción del empleo

Pieta’s vision is a world where suicide, self-harm, and stigma have been replaced by hope, self-care, and acceptance. Pieta provides a range of counselling services for people who are suicidal, engage in self-harm or who are bereaved by suicide. Pieta also operates a national 24-hour helpline (1800 247 247) and has a dedicated Education and Training office. We are committed to delivering our services with care and professionalism and continue to strive to ensure that we provide the best service for our clients.

Hours:

35 hours per week

Role & Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the centre’s Clinical Service Manager the role of the Psychotherapist is to provide professional and compassionate therapeutic support to clients who are in suicidal or self-harm crisis, or those bereaved by suicide.

• Conduct risk & suitability assessments and implement risk management plans as appropriate
• Provide evidence-informed, brief, strengths-based & goal focused interventions
• Work in accordance with Pieta’s Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
• Liaise and consult with other professionals in supporting the client as required
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of practice using Salesforce
• Attend external clinical supervision twice per month (paid by Pieta) and attend group supervision internally in Pieta once per month
• Contribute to research, audit and evaluation of the service as required
• Maintain professional and personal boundaries
• Participate in team meetings and attend other meetings as deemed necessary
• Share information with the Clinical Service Manager, Regional Manager, Pieta team and other services as appropriate in accordance with good practice
• Ability to fulfil obligations as per the Children First Act 2015
• Work in accordance with Pieta’s Policies, Procedures and Guidelines to ensure consistent delivery of services and compliance with legislation e.g. in the following areas: Health and Safety, GDPR and Child Protection

Education, Skills & Experience:

• A recognized qualification at a minimum QQI Level 8* in Counselling and/or Psychotherapy. *(A recognised Level 7 in Counselling and / or Psychotherapy obtained pre-2018 along with accreditation will be accepted)
• Be a fully accredited Psychotherapist and have completed 50 hours of personal therapy as part of their training *
• A certificate qualification to work with clients aged under 18 years old -
• Experience with under 18’s and training in this area
• Ability to fulfil obligations as per the Children First Act 2015
• Knowledge and experience of Brief Solution Focused Interventions, CBT etc.
• Ability to reflect on practice in order to facilitate personal learning, professional development and service improvement
• Demonstrate great warmth and the ability to empathize
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team
• Strong time management skills and capacity to prioritize competing demands
• Ability to foster good working relationships with external agencies and organisations

*Accepted accreditation bodies include IACP,BACP,IAHIP,FTAI,NAPCP,IAPTP,APPI,APCP,ICP.

Employee Benefits:

• Education allowance of 90% of course fee with up to 10 days paid study leave over the course duration
• Attractive Leave entitlements
• Entitlement to 2 paid supervision (independent) sessions per month up to a maximum of €70 per session
• Occupational 5% pension scheme (Upon completion of probation period)
• Travel pass & bike to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Supportive team environment with monthly in-house group supervision and Pieta Way training for all new starters

Closing Date: 11th of November 2026

Note:

Garda Vetting is required (of the successful candidates) for all positions.

Pieta is an equal opportunities employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or physical/mental disability. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We offer additional support to those with additional requirements. Please let us know if you require support ahead of your interview.