Addiction Counsellor - Prison Counselling Service

Addiction Counsellor – Prison Counselling Service

Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with our client are currently recruiting for an Addiction Counsellor to work as part of a Prison Counselling Service.

Working in partnership with the prison service, the Addiction Counsellor will deliver counselling services for persons with drug and /or alcohol problems in a prison setting.

This role is offered on a full and/or part time basis and will be based in Cloverhill prison

As an addiction counsellor, you will be required to:

·      Deliver specific substance use interventions using a variety of models i.e. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Relapse Prevention as well as crisis interventions, the aim of which is to promote self-efficacy and motivation to change and to reduce harm caused by substance misuse/offending behaviours.

·      Develop comprehensive care plans in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team and ensure regular review of individual treatment plans and goals identified.

·      Keep records and observe the appropriate professional standards.

• Engage in multidisciplinary prison-based training as required.
• Co-operate with relevant approved research, by or on behalf of the Irish Prison Service.
• Attend meetings with the IPS and local prison management, as necessary, to review the service.

Interested candidates should have:

·      Two years experience in a paid full-time capacity, or equivalent part-time, in an addiction service or similar setting.

·      Accredited counsellor with ACI, IACP or equivalent body.

·      A relevant third level qualification in addiction studies or social care.

·      An excellent understanding of issues relating to problem drug use, criminal offending, homelessness, dual-diagnosis and progression pathways towards community-based rehab, housing, and training services.

·      Capacity to develop constructive relationships with clients & team.

·      Capacity to work on own initiative and as part of the team.

·      Capacity to develop positive relationships with internal and external agencies.

·      Experience and skills in developing Care Plans.

For a full job description or further information, please email your c.v. to brian.murray@cplhealthcare.com or call Brian on 01 482 5421.