Jigsaw Clinician - Wicklow (Full time/ Part time)
POSITION SUMMARY: Jigsaw clinicians offer short-term therapeutic supports to young people aged 12-25 years who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. This usually involves 1:1 work with the young person and sometimes it can include other family members as well.
Our clinicians come from diverse professional backgrounds encompassing qualifications in social work, occupational therapy, mental health nursing, clinical/counselling/educational psychology, and psychotherapy, and they work as part of transdisciplinary teams based at one of our 15 services across the country.
Please note: This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, available on a full-time basis or part-time (3 or 4 days per week). This is a front facing role with daily interactions with Young People and members of the public.
WHO WE ARE:
We are Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health. Formerly known as Headstrong, we were established in 2006 and to this day, we remain committed to leading a nationwide transformation in the area of youth mental health.
By joining the Jigsaw Team, you will help us to create an Ireland where every young person's mental health is valued and supported. In Jigsaw we believe in intervening early with mental health difficulties, offering a therapeutic service to young people at primary care level.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To undertake initial mental health assessments with young people focusing on both strengths and difficulties
* To provide evidence informed brief, therapeutic interventions to young people
* To conduct risk assessments and implement risk management plans as appropriate
* To participate in clinical supervision and line management for support and guidance
* To work in accordance with Jigsaw Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
* To participate in case management meetings, team meetings and other meetings as deemed necessary
* To liaise and consult with other professionals in supporting the mental health of young people attending Jigsaw
* To fulfill obligations as per the Children First Act 2015 and comply with the Jigsaw Child Protection and Welfare policy
* To maintain accurate, confidential records of practice using the Jigsaw Data System and to cooperate with reporting requirements as per the Jigsaw Record Keeping Policy
* To comply with responsibilities under the Data Protection Acts 1988, 2003 & 2018 (GDPR).
* To share information with the Jigsaw Clinical Manager, Service Manager, Jigsaw team and other stakeholders, as appropriate in accordance with good practice
* To contribute to research, audit and evaluation of the service as required
* To maintain professional and personal boundaries
* To engage in outreach work as required
* To demonstrate an open and flexible attitude to work at all times.
* To be flexible regarding working hours in line with the needs of the service, i.e. evenings.
REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Essential Criteria: Qualifications & Registration/Accreditation - It is essential that you meet one of the below:
* Doctorate or equivalent in Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychology and/or Chartered Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychologist through PSI.
* Mental Health Nurse registered with An Bord Altranais
* Social Worker registered with CORU
* Occupational Therapist registered with CORU
* Psychotherapist accredited by the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP) or the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP)
Desirable Criteria:
* Experience working in health and social care, therapeutic or related organisational settings supporting people with their mental health needs
* Experience working therapeutically with young people aged 12-25 years.
* Experience of applying core clinical/therapeutic skills; assessment, formulation, risk management, intervention and evaluation in mental health role/setting.
* Experience of /training in delivering evidence informed mental health interventions, e.g. brief solution focused therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy etc
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong time management skills and an ability to manage a busy workload
* Capacity to work co-operatively as part of a team
* Competent in MS office, Office 365, Microsoft Teams and Zoom
BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary range for this role will be €37,000 - €57,200.
* Defined contribution pension scheme. 10% Employer / 5% Employee
* 10% Discount on Laya Healthcare
* Annual leave 25 days, exclusive of public holidays and 1.5 company days
* Comprehensive annual CPD schedule
* Financial support for further education
Jigsaw is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, gender expression or sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partnership status or culture.
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