Position Title: Counsellor

The Employer:

Crosscare is the social care agency of the Dublin Diocese and is a registered charity.

Crosscare delivers services with a servant leadership ethos. Crosscare’s Homeless, Youth, Information and Advocacy Teams support those most in need with Love, Respect and Excellence.

Nature & Scope:

The post holder will engage in therapeutic relationships with clients 18 and over affected by addiction. The post holder will work with other members of the clinical team to provide a person-centred care service.

Location: Balbriggan

Work Schedule: 35 hours per week.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: €42,334 - €56,182 Depending on Experience

Reporting to: The post holder will be responsible to Crosscare Counselling Service Manager or nominated Deputy.

The Role

Provide individual counselling to persons over 18 years of age.
Managing a caseload of clients under the supervision of the line manager.
Understand and prioritise client’s needs, taking account of the influence of family, mental health, peer group, gender, culture and sexuality on beliefs and behaviors.
Conduct comprehensive assessment of the presenting issues of the client and concerned persons where appropriate.
Development and maintenance of clinical partnerships with professionals working in same or other treatment modalities and settings.
Notification of child protection concerns in accordance with “Children First” Guidelines in consultation with Crosscare Designated Liaison Person.
To monitor and evaluate effectiveness and outcomes of treatment for individuals/groups, matching therapy to needs.
Discharge and onward referral when appropriate.
Referral of clients to self-help groups and community initiatives.
Flexibility in practice as required i.e. out of hours, provision of new programs and service initiatives

Data collection and Administration:

Use the admin systems for data collection and recording.
Networking with local projects within the community and developing referral pathways.
Working as part of Crosscare engaging in team meetings, supervision, reviews and planning sessions
Maintaining Crosscare confidentiality at all times and adhering to data protection legislation requirements and policies and procedures
Promoting positive working relationships with other Crosscare services and external organisations

Essential Requirements:

The candidate must, at the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the post, possess:

Professional Qualification in Counselling/Psychotherapy of at least 2yrs Diploma Standard AND · Accreditation with relevant Professional Body within ACI (previously IAAAC) or IACP, IHIP or other AND · A minimum of two years' experience of managing a case load under supervision, after achieving professional qualification.

Personal Skills/Attributes:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Motivation and ability to work on own initiative
Organisational skills
IT Skills
Demonstrate competence in providing therapy to clients over 18 years, utilising therapeutic approaches such as person-centred and cognitive-behavioural therapies.
Demonstrate detailed up-to-date clinical knowledge of assessment and treatments.
Demonstrate commitment to ongoing evaluation of supervision and clinical practice to ensure a quality and effective service.
Demonstrate knowledge of notification procedures around child protection and management of other ethical considerations relevant to post.
Demonstrate an ability to engage in health promotion and education work.
Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development and effective use of supervision
Demonstrate an ability to work both as part of a multidisciplinary team and to work independently, under Supervision.

Personal skills/Attribute

Communication skills

Teamwork

Creativity and innovation

Flexibility and adaptability

Excellent organisational, time management and record keeping skills

Excellent report writing skills

Facilitation and group work skills

Empathy and understanding

Negotiation skills.

Other:

Access to own transport.

Benefits:

Competitive salaries
Generous annual leave
Additional leave for long service
Training and Development Programmes
Employee Assistance Programme
Digital Doctor Service
Competitive pension plan
Bike to Work Scheme

In Crosscare, we approach our work with an attitude of service, showing love, care and kindness in all interactions with others. We treat people with a level of respect they will remember long after our service and support have been received. We strive for excellence in everything we do. Our clients, young people and service users deserve it.

Crosscare is registered with the Charities Regulator (RCN: 20169084) and the Revenue Commissioners (CHY-6262) Crosscare is the Social Care Agency of the Archdiocese of Dublin.

Detailed information on all aspects of our work is available at www.crosscare.ie

Application Process: To apply, please upload a comprehensive CV and letter of application (one document) detailing your suitability for the role to the link provided.

Closing date for applications is March 11th 2026

Garda Vetting will apply to this role

Crosscare is committed to being an inclusive employer and actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. We strive to achieve a positive working environment for our people, enabling us to create a comfortable working environment whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.

If you have a disability and require accommodations to be made during or after the recruitment process, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate you

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DAP Counsellor Balbriggan Closing Date 11.03.26

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