Salary:  €60,000 - €65,000 depending on experience

Location:  Dublin 2 with flexibility to work 2 days from home

Background Information: 

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) has a twofold mission: to prevent the harm and heal the trauma of all forms of sexual violence in Ireland. DRCC provides therapeutic and first response services through the National 24/7 Helpline, face to face therapy and a developing online counselling programme. It provides accompaniment and support to those who attend the Rotunda Sexual Assault Treatment Unit, Garda Stations, and the Courts. In addition, it offers education and training programmes for a wide variety of professionals and volunteers who work with those who have experienced sexual violence.

The Role: 

DRCC is now recruiting a Therapy Services Manager to support the Head of Therapy with the delivery of an efficient and effective client therapy service within DRCC. The successful candidate will form part of the management structure of the department overseeing and supervising a team of therapists. They will support therapy operations and activities across the Therapy Department in addition to coordinating client services and resources in outreach locations.

The successful candidate must have a relevant recognised qualification(s) and experience in the field of counselling or psychotherapy. In addition, you must be fully accredited by one of the divisions of the IAHIP or IACP. Previous managerial experience for a group of professional staff is also required.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Head of Therapy to continue to deliver and expand the provision of client care.

• Building on and embedding effective therapy services and processes.

• Managing and developing new and existing client services.

• Developing and managing a growing Therapy Team in conjunction with the Head of Therapy

If you’re an energetic, innovative manager with exceptional organisational development experience, strong IT skills, a therapeutic background in the area of sexual violence/abuse, and a passion for providing high quality care and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you!