Jigsaw Online Clinician

Position Summary

Jigsaw Online Clinicians offer short-term therapeutic supports to young people aged 12-25 years who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. This support is provided through Jigsaw’s bespoke online platforms and may include live chat, group chat, video sessions, and secure email. Our clinicians come from diverse professional backgrounds encompassing qualifications in social work, occupational therapy, mental health nursing, clinical/counselling/educational psychology, and psychotherapy, and they work as part of a transdisciplinary team delivering high-quality and effective mental health and wellbeing services in a digital environment. All of our clinicians share the same scope of practice to support the goals of our young people in a collaborative, respectful, and evidence-informed manner while drawing on their own unique training, experience, and skills. Additionally, Jigsaw Online Clinicians contribute to the creation and review of digital mental health content, support service development in the online space, and are involved in health promotion, youth engagement and advocacy. They uphold best practice in online risk assessment and management and data protection, and support innovation in digital mental health delivery. Our clinicians benefit from frequent and supportive clinical supervision alongside a comprehensive programme of continuing professional development, with a strong emphasis on reflective practice in a digital context.

Please Note

This is a full time, specific purpose contract (12 months).

The role operates on a blend of remote and on-site working. Regular attendance at Jigsaw’s National Office will be expected, as determined by management and in line with organisational needs. Attendance will also be required for in-person meetings and training sessions. Flexibility and a willingness to engage in face-to-face collaboration are essential components of this role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mental health assessments and interventions with young people online, focusing on both strengths and difficulties, and incorporating digital risk assessment and management.
• Provide evidence informed brief, therapeutic interventions to young people and their families where appropriate, utilising a Single Session Therapy approach and tailored to the young person’s goals, via Jigsaw’s online platforms.
• Plan and facilitate online group chats and/or webinars with young people.
• Contribute to the development of high quality digital mental health content for Jigsaw platforms.
• Participate in clinical supervision and line management for support and guidance.
• Work in accordance with all Jigsaw Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
• Participate in case management meetings, team meetings and other meetings as deemed necessary.
• Liaise and consult with other professionals and services as needed to support young people accessing Jigsaw Online.
• Fulfil obligations as per the Children First Act 2015 and comply with the Jigsaw Child Protection and Welfare policy in an online context.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of practice using the digital case management system and cooperate with regular audits of case notes.
• Comply with responsibilities under the Data Protection Acts 1988, 2003 & 2018 (GDPR).
• Contribute to research, audit and evaluation of the service as required.
• Maintain professional and personal boundaries, including in the online space.
• Demonstrate an open and flexible attitude to work at all times.
• Be flexible regarding working hours in line with the needs of Jigsaw Online, including evenings.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Experience Required

Essential Criteria: Qualifications & Registration/Accreditation – It is essential that you meet one of the below:

• Doctorate or equivalent in Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychology. Candidates qualified overseas must provide evidence of validation by the Department of Health at the time of application.
• Mental Health Nurse registered with An Bord Altranais.
• Social Worker registered with CORU.
• Occupational Therapist registered with CORU.
• Psychotherapist accredited by the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP) or the Irish Association for
• Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP/ICP)
  
  

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in health and social care, therapeutic or related organisational settings supporting people with their mental health needs.
• Demonstrated ability, competence and experience in providing therapeutic assessment and support to young people aged 12–25 via digital platforms, including text based platforms.
• Experience and competence in working with mental health related distress and completing digital text based risk assessments and interventions.
• Showing interest, confidence, and innovation within an evolving digital-based brief youth mental health intervention model.
• Experience of applying core clinical/therapeutic skills; assessment, formulation, risk management, intervention and evaluation in a mental health role/setting.
• Training or experience in delivering evidence informed mental health interventions, e.g. brief solution focused therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and Single Session Therapy via digital means including text based platforms.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the capacity to manage competing demands in a dynamic environment.
• Capacity to work collaboratively within a transdisciplinary and primarily remote based team.
• Competent in MS office, Office 365, Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
  
  

Benefits

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Factors taken into account in determining an appropriate scale include the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the job.

The salary range for this role will be €40,550 - €62,688

Jigsaw Operates The Following Benefits For Its Employee’s

• Defined Pension Contribution Scheme: Up to 10% employer and 5% employee contribution
• 10% Discount on Laya Healthcare
• Annual leave 25 days, exclusive of public holidays and 1.5 company days
• Comprehensive annual CPD schedule
• Flexible working options
• Financial support for further education
  
  

Please Note

• The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 16th October. First round interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 27th October.
• Application is by online application form only & CVs will not be accepted. Please complete all fields of the application form. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.
• The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
• For applicants who gained their qualification/s outside of the Republic of Ireland, evidence must be provided at the time of application that their qualification/s have been validated by the Irish Department of Health.
• This role will, in line with service opening times, will involve at least one late evening per week and may from time to time require weekend work.
• All Jigsaw staff members are required to obtain Garda clearance as a condition of their initial and continued employment.
• Jigsaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, gender expression or sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partnership status or culture. Jigsaw is committed, where possible, to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To discuss the requirements of the role, the location of the role or any reasonable accommodation you might require, please contact a member of the HR team via recruitment@jigsaw.ie
• All documentation received by Jigsaw will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Acts, 1988 and 2003 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR; 2018). The information will only be used by Jigsaw in the processing of job applications and for ongoing administrative purposes with job candidates.