Job description

The Pieta 24hr Crisis Helpline is a confidential and professional service providing telephone/SMS crisis support, advice, and referral for those bereaved through suicide, engaging in self-harm, experiencing suicide ideation, and concerned friends or family members.
We are currently recruiting Crisis Helpline Therapists (Sessional Night Shift Cover) who will be called on to provide cover for annual leave, sick leave and additional support on our 24hr Crisis Helpline.
Flexibility is required as you will work Night shifts across the hours of 10pm to 6am, covering last minute or planned absences.

Location: Fully Remote – Laptop and phone will be provided
Position Type: Sessional
Salary: €22.84 per hour Basic rate+€30.00 per hour Sunday rate

Essential Criteria:
Essential Criteria:

• Have completed a Diploma or Degree course in Counselling & Psychotherapy

• Be an* Accredited or Pre-Accredited* member of IACP, IAHIP, FTAI, NAPCP, ICP, BACP, IAPTP, APPI, APCP or PSI

• Be flexible and available to work night shifts across the hours of 10pm and 6am, including weekends

• Demonstrate evidence of their personal therapy work

• Excellent listening, communication, decision-making and assessment skills

• Great warmth and the ability to empathise

• Proficiency in MS Office and Outlook

• Valid and up to date personal indemnity insurance

Desirable Criteria:
Desirable Criteria:

• Previous helpline experience, either in a paid or voluntary capacity

• Training and experience in working with those at risk of or affected by suicide

• Experience in working as part of a Clinical Team

• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM system

The successful candidate shall be required to:
The successful candidate shall be required to:

• Build relationships and support callers using the stated policies and procedures of the Helpline

• Work within the ethos and philosophy of Pieta

• Receive ongoing external clinical supervision

• Actively participate in Pieta internal meetings as appropriate e.g., staff/clinical meetings

• Take responsibility for one’s own continued professional development

• Keep up to date with best practice and procedures at all times in line with the Code of Ethics of IACP, IAHIP, FTAI, NAPCP, BACP, ICP, IAPTP, APPI, APCP, or PSI

Note: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Garda Vetting application form.
Applications for the above should be made through our website or via email, attaching a cover letter (outlining your particular suitability to the role) with an updated Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@pieta.ie
Closing date is the 23rd of November 2022.
PIETA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: €22.84 per hour

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