Counsellor TherapistOverview of dutiesCounsellors will be required to adhere to the Code of Ethics of their relevant accrediting bodyCounsellors will be required to attend professional supervision while providing counselling as part of this programmeEnsure consent and referral form is complete and signed by parentsComplete initial to gather information as appropriateComplete and issue a summary report summarising interventions and strategiesAll interactions are to be carried out in a professional mannerEngage in robust data protection to ensure sensitive information on the referred child is always kept confidential and safeEngage in quality assurance exercises and support the evaluation process on the programme as requiredAn applicant must possess1. A recognised qualification at Level 7 (primary degree) or higher in a relevant human science.2. (a) Hold a degree or post‑graduate qualification in counselling, or psychotherapy recognised by at least one of the following: the Psychological Society of Ireland; or the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy; or the Irish Association for Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy; or one of the ten accrediting psychotherapy bodies within the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP); or the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP); or the Irish Association of Psychotherapy and Play Therapy (IAPTP); or the Association of Child Art Psychotherapists (ACAP)(b) Have full accredited membership with of one of the above professional bodies:(c) Two years (minimum of 150 hours) of relevant supervised experience providing counselling to childrenOR(d) A professional accredited qualification in child and adolescent counselling(e) Have full accredited membership with of one of the following professional bodies the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI); Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP); Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP); Irish Association of Psychotherapy and Play Therapy (IAPTP); Association of Child Art Psychotherapists (ACAP); or one of the ten accrediting psychotherapy bodies within the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP).(f) One year of relevant supervised experience providing counselling to childrenAdditional requirementsComplete introduction to Children’s First e learning programmeHold valid professional indemnity insuranceOperate as a limited company or sole trader.
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