Job Title: Clinical Coordinator

Location: Beacon of Light Counselling Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

Reports To: CEO

Professional Accountability: Chairperson and Board of Management

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (4 days per week)

Salary Band: €55,000 to €65,000 per annum, commensurate with experience

About Beacon of Light Counselling Centre: 

Founded in 2000 by the Sisters of St Francis of Philadelphia, Beacon of Light Counselling Centre provides accessible and affordable counselling and psychotherapy services to individuals and families facing personal, emotional, and psychological challenges. We are committed to improving mental well-being, fostering resilience, and empowering communities by offering affordable and professional high-quality, compassionate psychotherapy.

Job Purpose: 

The Clinical Coordinator will provide professional oversight and coordination of all counselling and psychotherapy services at Beacon of Light Counselling Centre. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, ethical, and compliant psychotherapy services to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Service Provision:
   • Provide professional and clinical oversight of all therapy support services.
   • Ensure full regulatory compliance within current professional guidelines within an ethical framework. (IACP, IAHIP, etc.)
   • Supervise counselling staff in a structured manner.
   • Monitor clinical delivery through audits and intervene when necessary.
   • Assist in the recruitment and induction of all counselling staff, including validation of professional qualifications.
   • Maintain and implement effective operational procedures and service delivery protocols.
2. Client Coordination:
   • Coordinate client throughput, ensuring timely support and management of waiting lists.
   • Deputise for the CEO during periods of absence.
3. Compliance and Quality Assurance:
   • Conduct regular audits and evaluations of clinical programmes.
   • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements.
   • Develop and implement programme protocols and procedures.
4. Training and Development:
   • Provide training and support to clinical and administrative staff.
   • Facilitate staff meetings and coordinate training programmes.
5. Communication and Liaison:
   • Maintain communication among psychotherapy, counselling and administrative staff.
   • Liaise with external partners and stakeholders to enhance programme services.
   • Identify gaps in service and inform CEO and Board of any potential risks in this regard.
6. Administrative Duties:
   • Manage scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation for clinical programmes.
   • Prepare reports and documentation for programme activities and performance.
   • Monitor budget and financial performance of clinical programmes.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualification in psychotherapy Level 8 and Clinical Supervision Qualification, minimum 5 years practising.
• Prior experience in a clinical coordination or management role.
• Certification in relevant clinical specialty, children and adolescents.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Beacon of Light Counselling Centre.

Confidentiality:

 The Clinical Coordinator agrees to maintain strict confidentiality of all information, data, and knowledge acquired through the provision of services at Beacon of Light Counselling Centre, in accordance with Irish law, current GDPR and internal organisational policies and procedures.

Application:

Cover letter and CV to be sent to: geoffrey@beaconoflight.ie

Closing date 22nd August 2025.