Counsellors, Clinical Counselling Psychologists and/or Psychotherapists, Training Partners and Mental Health Professionals
We are currently recruiting clinically experienced professionals, and we also frequently recruit professional, experienced Training Partners to deliver our adult and school education programmes, on a self-employed contract basis. We recruit two types of Training Partners:
- Training Partners with experience delivering training to groups of adults and/or students in schools to deliver our Life Skills Programmes.
- Training Partners who are qualified Mental Health Professionals with extensive experience delivering training to deliver our Living Well With Bipolar Disorder and Family Support Programmes.
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The Aware Counselling ServiceÂ
Aware is currently recruiting a team of experienced mental health professionals to deliver a new counselling service being offered by the organisation. This service can be delivered virtually, in-person from Aware’s Head Office in Dublin 4 or your own approved private practice with flexible hours to accommodate other professional or personal commitments.
To support the fulfilment of our mission, we are developing a counselling service to provide professional psychological interventions to people experiencing depression, and anxiety. We are seeking counsellors, clinical counselling psychologists and/or psychotherapists to work with us to fulfil our mission and to continue this important and valuable work in our society.
It is essential before you apply, that you follow these guidelines:
- Inform yourself about Aware and The Aware Counselling Service, you can find details on our website here.
- Please read the job posting in full.
- Fill out the application form in full, CVs and Cover Letters emailed will not be accepted. For full details, and information on how to make informal enquiries, please see job posting (linked above).Â
We are currently recruiting for The Aware Counselling Service. If you would like to complete and submit your application, please click below.
Please note recruitment closes on the 12th of September at 12pm, applications made after this time won’t be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we may not be able to contact all applicants individually.
Aware Education Programmes: Training Partners & Mental Health Professionals
If you wish to be considered as a Training Partner, you must be:
Self-employed and understand you will be hired on a sessional basis only
Very strong at communication and presentation skills in the virtual sphere, using Zoom, and face to face delivery skills
Willing to commit to deliver a minimum number of programmes per 6 month contract (2 programmes for adults; 4 programmes for schools)
If you wish to be considered as a Mental Health Professional Trainer, you must be:
Self-employed and understand you will be hired on a sessional basis only
A qualified and experienced Mental Health Professional e.g. Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Psychiatric Social Workers, RPN
Very strong at communication and presentation skills in the virtual sphere, using Zoom, and face to face delivery skills
Willing to commit to deliver a minimum of 2 programmes per 6 month contract
MHP – Living Well With Bipolar Disorder Programme
What is the Living Well With Bipolar Disorder Programme?
Living Well With Bipolar Disorder is an information and support programme, designed for people with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Educational in nature, the aim of the programme is to provide participants with opportunities to understand and manage bipolar disorder effectively, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to live well.
The programme is delivered over the course of eight weeks by an experienced Mental Health Professional. The weekly 90 minute sessions (except week seven, which is a 120 minute session) are workshop style to offer a participative learning environment.Â
It is essential before you apply, that you follow these guidelines:
- Inform yourself about Aware and in particular our Living Well With Bipolar Disorder Programme
- Read the role criteria
- A formal training/teaching qualification (minimum Train the Trainer) is highly desirable
We are not currently recruiting Mental Health Professional Trainers for this programme. If you would like to complete and submit your expression of interest for future recruitment, please click below.
MHP – Family Support Programme
What is the Family Support Programme?
The Family Support Programme is a psychoeducational programme designed specifically for those supporting a loved one experiencing depression or bipolar disorder. The aim is to focus on the self-care of the supporter, while also equipping the supporter with the tools to understand and support a loved one experiencing depression or bipolar disorder.
The programme is six hours over the course of four weeks (90 minute sessions) and is available to anyone aged 18 years and over.
It is essential before you apply, that you follow these guidelines:
- Inform yourself about Aware and in particular our Family Support Programme
- Read the role criteria
- A formal training/teaching qualification (minimum Train the Trainer) is highly desirable
We are not currently recruiting Mental Health Professional Trainers. If you would like to complete and submit your expression of interest for future recruitment, please click on the link below.
TP – Resilience Programme and Life Skills for Schools
What are the Resilience Programme and Life Skills for Schools Programme.
The two programmes are based on the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). We offer two versions of this programme, one for adults delivered in venues around the country and one for senior cycle, secondary school students delivered in the classroom.
Resilience Programme for adults is delivered over six consecutive weeks in a group setting. It is designed for people experiencing mild to moderate depression and participants can learn how to manage their feelings when they feel stressed, worried or depressed, and learn simple and practical skills to help them cope with life’s challenges.
Life Skills for Schools is delivered during a pre-arranged double class time (70 mins) over 4 consecutive weeks, in a relaxed way. The programme is very effective in helping students to learn new ways of dealing with life and its difference challenges.
It is essential before you apply, that you follow these guidelines:
- Inform yourself about Aware and in particular our Resilience Programme (adult version and/or school version, (Life Skills for Schools) as appropriate
- Read the role criteria
(applicants can be considered for one, or both of the roles, providing criteria requirements are met) - A formal training/teaching qualification (minimum Train the Trainer) is essential
Resilience Programme and Life Skills for Schools Programme
We are not currently recruiting Training Partners to deliver our Resilience Programme or Life Skills for Schools Programme. If you would like to complete and submit your expression of interest for future recruitment to deliver this programme, please click on the link below.