We are currently seeking a Clinical Lead to coordinate and manage the 'School Play therapy' initiative in Greystones, Co. Wicklow. A surge in the number of young children suffering from higher levels of anxiety identified by school principals has prompted the creation of a community-wide positive well-being initiative led by the 'It Takes A Village Community Group'.
'It Takes A Village' is a positive well-being initiative borne out of concerns expressed by teachers in primary schools located in the Greystones and Delgany areas of County Wicklow. The initiative seeks to build a community of services to assist children, families and teachers in need of help with issues around anxiety in young children in the eight primary schools in the catchment area.
As the Clinical Lead, you will be responsible for managing the overall clinical governance of the therapy programme across up to 8 schools in Greystones and Delgany, Co. Wicklow. You will hold clinical governance for the work of 2 play therapists who will receive clinical supervision externally. You will provide therapy inputs to families, school teachers and school principals in the form of group sessions and workshops. You will be directly involved with the implementation, and monitoring of therapy interventions aimed at supporting children and their families. You will work in the context of a broad programme of school supports such as those provided by NEPS and Department of Education & Science to ensure alignment and consistency with their policies and procedures.
Your role will include overseeing the delivery of the in-school play therapy programme and ensuring that the programme runs efficiently and effectively.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 24 months
Pay: €30.00-€40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 21 per week
Education:
* Master's (preferred)
Work Location: In person