Counsellor / Psychotherapist (Gambling)

Overall Purpose of the Role:

To work with and support people who have a gambling addiction, those who are struggling with harmful gambling and their affected others.
To work in and with the community to determine the needs within the area, to build confidence and capacity of individuals, families experiencing gambling addiction and its effects.
To network with service providers and other agencies and be actively involved in relevant interagency work.

Key Areas of Work:

• Organise and set up appointments and contact and set up relevant locations.
• Outreach the services of this post as required/requested.
• Work as part of the FRC team to deliver and develop relevant Family and Parent
  Supports to families dealing with Gambling Addiction, for example individual support to affected others, group work and other relevant supports.
• Work with and liaise with other agencies and organisations of relevance.
• Prepare monthly written reports for Manager including notes/minutes from meetings with other agencies where appropriate.
• Attend meetings and quarterly staff meetings and other training, planning days as requested. Identify, develop and promote policies and procedures as part of the team.
• Work within the policies, procedures and governance of Boyle FRC.
• Be accountable to the Board of Directors through regular support and supervision with the Clinical Manager / Manager as required both orally and written.
• Meet with Line Manager on a weekly basis for planning and case management.
• Participate in ongoing training and development when requested and where it enhances the delivery of services and in the continued professional development of staff.
• Promotion of the service through media, radio, social media etc.
• Report to the FRCNF and GAT as required.
• Participate in trainings, evaluations and meeting as required for the duration of the project.
• Any other tasks as requested by Manger and/or Board of Directors.

Person Specification:

Essential 

• Relevant qualification in Counselling & Psychotherapy from an IACP/IAHIP/FT accredited body.
• Be in their own supervision.
• Ability to make decisions.
• Organisational, planning and prioritising skills.
• Efficient time management skills.
• Group Work and facilitation skills.
• Report and note writing.
• Maintaining confidentiality and boundaries.
• Respectful, patient and good listening skills, ability to value other people’s perspectives.
• Honest and trustworthy.
• ICT skills.

Desirable:

• Relevant Masters.
• A basic understanding of addiction.
• Minimum 3 or 5 years experience post qualification dealing with a wide range of issues.
• In their own personal therapy.
• Excellent people skills, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible, ability to work on own initiative and as part of team.
• Own transport and a full driver’s licence.
• First Aid and Health and Safety Training.
• An understanding of complex need and child protection issues.
• Non-Judgemental, positive outlook.
• Ability to understand the impact of poverty and disadvantage on communities.

About the Psychotherapist/Counsellor Role 

• 1 x FT 35hrs per week post OR 2 x PT 17.5hrs per week posts
• This position is funded until June 2026 and is subject to sufficient ongoing funding and satisfactory probation period.
• Probation period of 6 months with review being held at 3 months.
• Garda Vetting is essential.
• Flexible working hours will be essential; evening/weekend sessions maybe required.
• Regular reports on the work will be required by the Board.
• A commitment to completing specific training (eg Certificate in Gambling Addiction) which will be funded by the Gambling Awareness Trust.
• Location: Boyle FRC covering Roscommon, Leitrim and Sligo.
• Salary €42,000 (prorata)
• Annual Leave 25 days (Prorata) including shut down periods in August, December and January.

To apply 

• Please send CV and cover letter to recruitment@boylefrc.ie
• Closing Date is 1pm Friday 19th September 2025
• In your application, please specify whether you are applying for the Full time option or the Part time option of the post.