Systemic Psychotherapist (Part‑time/0.5 WTE Specified Purpose Maternity Contract)
Applications are now invited for the following position: Systemic Psychotherapist Part‑time/0.5 WTE Specified Purpose Maternity Contract.
St Patrick's Mental Health Services is Ireland's largest independently governed, not‑for‑profit mental health care service. We are driven by a vision, energy and commitment to the provision of quality mental health care, the promotion of mental health and the protection of the rights and integrity of those with mental health difficulties in Ireland. St Patrick's Mental Health Services is an equal opportunities employer.
About the Organisation
St Patrick's Mental Health Services (SPMHS) is Ireland's largest independent, not‑for‑profit mental health service. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality mental healthcare, to promoting mental health awareness, and to advocating for the rights of those experiencing mental health difficulties. We employ over 700 staff across our services, and hold our staff in high esteem as our most important asset, enabling us to fulfil our mission.
SPMHS Core Values
* Human Rights – supporting dignity, choice and voice
* Quality Care – excellence in service delivery and collaboration
* Innovation – encouraging improvement and new ideas
Role
The primary purpose of this post is to provide individual, couple and family therapy services and, where appropriate, facilitate group work as part of multidisciplinary care and treatment for service users of SPMHS and their families, in accordance with best practice standards, statutory legislation, Mental Health Commission regulations and SPMHS policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be deployed to a multidisciplinary team that specialises in the treatment of young adults with mental illness.
Responsibilities
* Attend and actively participate in the weekly multidisciplinary team clinical review meeting to which the systemic psychotherapist is deployed.
* Assess each service user – and, where relevant, their family – referred for this and for psychotherapy from a systemic perspective, and contribute relevant information to overall multidisciplinary assessment and care planning.
* Act as a resource to the team and provide specialist knowledge and skills in systemic psychotherapy.
* Provide individual, couple and family therapy services within multidisciplinary care and treatment.
* Provide group work to service users, their families or informal carers as appropriate and complete any relevant administration tasks.
* Perform key worker duties as required.
* Maintain up‑to‑date records on each service user, ensuring timely typed entries and upload of systemic psychotherapy reports and letters to the electronic record system.
* Attend scheduled line management meetings with the Head of Social Work, normally once per month.
* Maintain records and statistical data relevant to management of the Department of Social Work and the organisation.
* Attend the once‑monthly Department of Social Work Meeting, where possible.
* Receive clinical supervision regularly from a formally qualified clinical supervisor contracted by SPMHS.
* Engage in continuous professional development, including training, peer supervision, journal review and discussion groups.
* Contribute to lecture series organised by the Department of Social Work.
* Participate in working groups and membership of relevant committees within the organisation, where relevant.
* Maintain registration with the Family Therapy Association of Ireland (F.T.A.I.).
* Perform any other duties relevant to the role as required.
Qualifications and/or Experience
* Full‑registered member of the Family Therapy Association of Ireland (F.T.A.I.).
* At least 3 recent and consecutive years of post‑qualification systemic psychotherapy experience, preferably with young adults and/or adolescents in formal mental health services.
* Clear appreciation of the needs of adults and adolescents with mental illness and how to effectively support service users and their families.
* Demonstrated ability to apply professional experience from direct clinical practice to service provision for adults and adolescents at SPMHS.
Skills, Competencies and Knowledge
* Relevant and developed professional knowledge and skills for effective practice as a systemic psychotherapist in mental health.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong organisational ability.
* Self‑motivated and willing to assume appropriate responsibility.
* Effective teamwork and ability to work independently within defined parameters.
* Sound administrative skills.
* Ethical awareness for best practice.
Benefits
* Competitive salary range: €79,767 – €98,098 per annum, pro‑rata.
* 27 days annual leave, pro‑rata.
* Pension scheme.
* Ongoing training.
* Paid study leave and funding for further education.
* Support for career advancement and professional development.
* Subsidised canteen and onsite gym.
* Bike to Work and TaxSaver commuter ticket schemes.
Location
St Patrick's Hospital, James's Street, Dublin 8 (incorporating St Patrick's Hospital Lucan and all SPMHS Dean Clinics).
Contact Information for Informal Enquiries
Elaine Donnelly
Head of Social Work
Tel: (01) 249 3392
Email: edonnelly@stpatricks.ie (APPLICATIONS SHOULD NOT BE MADE TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS)
Application Requirements
Applications must be submitted in one document and include: a letter of application addressed to Ms Elaine Donnelly, a Curriculum Vitae, and a copy of an F.T.A.I. certificate confirming current registration. All items must be uploaded by Wednesday, 28th January 2026.
Terms and Conditions
Tenure: Specified Purpose, part‑time (0.5 WTE) and pensionable.
Working week: 17.5 hours per week.
Salary: €79,767 – €98,098 per annum, pro‑rata.
Annual leave: 27 days on a 1.0 WTE basis (13.5 days pro‑rata for 0.5 WTE).
Pension: Membership upon commencement of employment. Defined contribution scheme with 4 % deduction.
Probation: First six months subject to performance review; extensions in line with EU Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions 2022.
Health: Applicant must be fully competent and capable of undertaking duties and have a reasonable prospect of efficient service.
Character: Must be of good character.
Retirement age: Normal retirement age 66 years, normal pension age.
Condition of employment: Successful candidate must submit written confirmation of completion of recognised training in the Mental Health Act by date of commencement.
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