Fully Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist

Rape Crisis North East Clg provides a professional, free counselling & support services to all survivors of sexual violence. We are committed to delivering our services with care and professionalism and continue to strive to ensure that we provide the best service for all our clients.

RCNE is currently expanding regionally, and we are looking for dynamic and highly motivated individuals to join our team at RCNE on a part-time basis.

The Counsellor will be primarily responsible for delivering one-to-one counselling and support to clients presenting issues relating to rape and sexual abuse in our counselling services in Dundalk, Drogheda, Navan and Castleblayney.

The ideal candidate will:

· Be fully qualified & accredited member of IACP, IAHIP, PSI, ICP.

· Have experience and/or training in working with sexual violence.

· Have experience in working with adolescent and adult clients.

· Demonstrate excellent listening and communication skills.

· Demonstrate great warmth and the ability to empathise.

· Periodically liaise with other professionals and organizations as appropriate.

· Work as part of the Clinical Team.

· Report to the Manager of RCNE.

The successful candidate shall be required to:

· Work within the ethos and philosophy of RCNE.

· Provide face to face counselling to survivors of sexual violence.

· Liaise with clients and their families as appropriate with regard to assessments, outcomes, interventions and reviews.

· Receive ongoing supervision.

· Actively participate in RCNE internal meetings e.g. staff meetings, clinical meetings as appropriate.

· Complete the Specialised Rape Crisis Sexual Violence Training.

· Periodically liaise with other professionals and organizations as appropriate.

· Take responsibility for one’s own continued professional development.

· Keep up to date with best practice and procedures in line with the Code of Ethics of IACP, IAHIP, PSI or equivalent governing body.

· Flexibility is required as you may be required to work outside of opening hours.

Salary for this post is based on the HSE Social Worker Salary Scale pro rata.

Other benefits:

· RCNE offer allowances towards CPD training to all counselling positions.

· Clinical Supervision will be paid by Rape Crisis North East Clg.

· Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

· RCNE is an equal opportunities employer.

Note: the successful candidate will be required to complete a Garda Vetting application form.

Please email your resume to manager@rcne.ie. Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 24th December 2025 at 5.00pm.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 21 per week

Work Location: In person