Counsellor Finglas Closing Date 31.07.26

Position Title: Counsellor

Crosscare is the social care agency of the Dublin Diocese and is a registered charity.

Location: Finglas

Work Schedule: 35 hours Monday - Friday

Contract: Permanent

Salary: €43,181 - €57,306 depending on experience

Reporting to: The post holder will be responsible to Crosscare Counselling Service Manager or nominated Deputy.

The Role

The post holder will engage in therapeutic relationships with clients aged 12 to 25 within the Finglas area and work with local services to create a dynamic community-based accessible counselling service.

General Responsibilities

• Provide individual counselling to those between 12 and 25 years.
• Manage a caseload across a range of programmes under the supervision of the line manager.
• Understand and prioritise Service User needs, taking account of the influence of family, mental health, peer group, gender, culture and sexuality on beliefs and behaviours.
• Conduct comprehensive assessment of the presenting issues of the client and concerned persons where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain clinical partnerships with professionals working in same or other treatment modalities and settings.
• Notify child protection concerns in accordance with Children First Guidelines in consultation with Crosscare Designated Liaison Person.
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness and outcomes of treatment for individuals/groups, matching therapy to needs.
• Discharge and onward referral when appropriate.
• Referral of clients to self-help groups and community initiatives.
• Provide statistics of the work carried out.
• Develop and maintain relationships with other agencies and local partners in the community.
• Display flexibility in practice as required, e.g., out of hours, provision of new programs and service initiatives.

Essential Requirements

• Professional Qualification in Counselling/Psychotherapy of at least 2-year Diploma Standard and Accreditation with relevant Professional Body within ACI (previously IAAAC) or IACP, IHIP or other.
• A minimum of two years' experience managing a caseload under supervision after achieving a professional qualification.
• Garda Vetting will apply to this role.

Personal Skills/Attributes

• Demonstrate competence in providing therapy to Service Users under and over 18 years, utilising therapeutic approaches such as person-centred and cognitive-behavioural therapies.
• Demonstrate detailed up-to-date clinical knowledge of assessment and treatments.
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing evaluation of supervision and clinical practice to ensure a quality and effective service.
• Demonstrate knowledge of notification procedures around child protection and management of other ethical considerations relevant to the post.
• Demonstrate an ability to engage in health promotion and education work.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development and effective use of supervision.
• Demonstrate an ability to work both as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently, under supervision.
• Access to own transport.
• A flexible attitude to working evenings if requested.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous annual leave
• Additional leave for long service
• Training and Development Programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Digital Doctor Service
• Competitive pension plan
• Bike to Work Scheme

Crosscare is committed to being an inclusive employer and actively encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. We strive to achieve a positive working environment for our people, enabling us to create a comfortable working environment whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.

If you have a disability and require accommodations to be made during or after the recruitment process, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate you.