Independent EAP Counsellors (County Waterford, Ireland)

TELUS Health; Remote; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health provider is seeking qualified mental health professionals in County Waterford. You will manage online referrals and provide solution-focused counselling sessions, gaining diverse case exposure in a flexible working environment. Ideal candidates have recognised qualifications and experience in short-term therapeutic models. This role offers the autonomy to manage your schedule while being supported by a dedicated team.

Benefits

Thorough induction training

Diverse case exposure

Regular audit feedback

Access to Provider Hub platform

Qualifications

• Experience in short-term, solution-focused therapeutic models.
• Regular professional clinical supervision arrangements in place.
• Professional indemnity insurance (minimum €1,000,000) required.

Responsibilities

• Manage online referrals with prompt response times.
• Provide solution-focused counselling for 3-12 sessions.
• Maintain comprehensive case documentation.
• Collaborate with Provider Services team on risk management.

Skills

Short-term, solution-focused counselling

Assessment and support planning

Understanding organizational dynamics

Knowledge of local therapeutic resources

Education

IACP, PSI, ICP, APCP, IAHIP or equivalent

Diploma-level qualification + 3 years experience + 450+ counselling hours

Job description

📍Location: County Waterford | 🔄Self-Employed | ⏰ Flexibility to manage your own calendar |

Are you a qualified mental health professional looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexible working arrangements?

• Comprehensive Support - Thorough induction training with dedicated Team Managers
• Professional Growth - Diverse case exposure and enhanced short-term counselling expertise
• Flexibility - Full control over referral acceptance and scheduling
• Technology- Access to our intuitive Provider Hub platform
• Community - Strong peer relationships and ongoing management support
• Development - Regular audit feedback and free CPD Learning Line events
• Insights - Customer satisfaction data to inform your practice

🎯 What You’ll Do:

• Manage online referrals with prompt response times
• Provide short-term, solution-focused counselling (3-12 sessions)
• Connect with diverse clients facing varied workplace and personal challenges
• Maintain comprehensive case documentation and feedback
• Collaborate with our Provider Services team on risk management
• Accreditation: IACP, PSI, ICP, APCP, IAHIP or equivalent
• Alternative: Diploma-level qualification + 3 years post-qualification experience + 450+ counselling hours
• Approach: Experience in short-term, solution-focused therapeutic models
• Supervision: Regular professional clinical supervision arrangements should be in place
• Insurance: Professional indemnity (minimum €1,000,000)

🎓 Ideal Experience:

• Previous EAP experience highly desirable but not essential
• Assessment and support planning expertise
• Short-term counselling interventions with workplace focus
• Understanding of organizational dynamics and work-life challenges
• Knowledge of local therapeutic resources and referral pathways