South Dublin County Partnership is a Local Development Company that develops projects and services to support sustainable and vibrant communities, where people realise their potential and experience a high quality of life. The focus of our activities is on areas where people experience disadvantage. Funding for our work comes from a variety of sources; our main funders are the Department of Community, Environment and Local Government and the Department of Social Protection. South Dublin County Partnership is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from a diversity of backgrounds.

Reporting to: Senior Health and Wellbeing Manager 

Responsibilities:

• Oversight of Heads-up Programme’s and implementation of Head’s up strategy 
• Developing new Psycho Education programmes and/or amending current programmes to meet the needs of the local communities. 
• Promote Positive Mental Health in local communities and Staff of SDCP
• Work with H&W team to develop clear pathways across internal mental health services in SDCP (e.g., counselling, social prescription, programmes) 
• Develop and monitor procedures and protocols in the mental health services in SDCP
• Develop external relationships to support referral pathways for service users 
• Collate funding applications and reports for funders/senior management Team 
• Other duties as they arrived 

The ideal candidate will have:

• A BA in Psychology/counselling/mental health promotion 
• Experience developing and delivering psychoeducation programmes
• Experience working with people with mental health difficulties
• Experience working with salesforce or other similar platform.

Desirable:

• Higher Diploma/master’s in psychology, Health promotion or related field. 
• Experience with WRAP

Renumeration Package & Benefits:  

• The salary for this position circa €50,000 will be based on the successful individual’s qualification and experience.
• Excellent Pension of 10% employer’s contribution after successful probation period.
• Access to HSF private health insurance. 
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• 35 Hour per week (full time)