Psychotherapist (Child & Adolescent Experience Desirable)

Pieta House -
Dunmanway, County Cork

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Job details

Permanent
€31.22 an hour

Benefits

Bike to work scheme
Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Pieta’s vision is a world where suicide, self-harm and stigma have been replaced by hope, self-care and acceptance. Pieta provide a range of counselling services for people who are suicidal, engage in self-harm or who are bereaved by suicide. Pieta also operate a national 24-hour helpline (1800 247 247) and 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.

Our West Cork outreach requires a Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist to join their team.

This is a permanent contract of 35 hours per week :

Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

Location: Dunmanway Family Resource Centre Pieta DFRC Dunmanway South, Co Cork, P47 EC43

Position Type: 35 Hours per week 9am-5pm Permanent

Salary: €31.22 per hour

Role & Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Clinical Service Manager the role of the Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist is to provide professional and compassionate therapeutic support to children & adolescents who are in suicidal or self-harm crisis, and those bereaved by suicide.

Conduct risk & suitability assessments and implement risk management plans as appropriate
Provide evidence-informed, brief, strengths-based & goal focused interventions
Liaise and consult with other professionals in supporting the client as required
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
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

Education, Skills & Experience Required:

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 minimum certificate qualification to work with clients aged under 18 years old - essential – applicants currently undertaking a course towards this qualification will be considered
Experience with under 18’s and training in this area - essential
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 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:

Bursary Scheme with 90% employer contribution towards an education course relevant to the field of work plus up to 10 days study leave for duration of course
CPD allowance and paid study days each year
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

How to Apply:

Applications for the above should be made by clicking , attaching a cover letter outlining your suitability to the role and an updated CV.

Closing Date: 20th March 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.

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