Current Vacancies

Applications are invited for the position of Counsellor/Psychotherapist at Knock Counselling Centre

The successful candidate will have: –

• A recognised and accredited qualification in Counselling/Psychotherapy
• Individual Accreditation with IACP/IAHIP/ICP/PSI /BACP

 Part time position – 2 days per week.

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Knock Counselling Centre

Job Description – Counsellor/ Psychotherapist

This job description forms the basic requirements of your employment. This list is not exhaustive and there will be occasions when you will be required to perform duties outside the scope of your job description. You will be expected to carry out whatever duties may be assigned to you by your Manager and you will be required to be flexible in this position.

Main Tasks

To work as an integral member of Knock Counselling Team.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• To conduct individual and/or group/couple counselling/therapy with adults.
• To provide a maximum of twenty-two client contact hours per week on a full-time contract.
• To inform clients about the limitations of confidentiality and general service information when attending Knock Counselling Centre.
• To establish appropriate psychotherapeutic contracts with clients to facilitate a high-quality counselling experience. This includes sharing information about the limitations of confidentiality and other service issues relevant to becoming a client at KCC.
• To attend external clinical supervision in line with the supervision policy
• To attend regular case-management and managerial supervision with the Director of Counselling

Organisational Duties:

• To deputise in the absence of the Director of Counselling as required.
• To attend meetings, case conferences, etc, as required by the Director of Service.
• To liaise with relevant statutory and voluntary agencies if appropriate to promote the wellbeing of the Client.
• To contribute to and safeguard the good reputation of the service in all dealings with external agencies.
• To implement the aims, objectives and policies of the organisation at all times.

Applications in writing with full CV should be forwarded to:

Fiona McCarthy, Director of Counselling, Knock Counselling Service, Our Lady’s Shrine of Knock, Main Street, Knock, Co. Mayo

Informal enquiries to Fiona McCarthy, Director of Counselling (094) 9375032

Closing date for receipt of applications 31 August 2024.  Short listing will apply.