Clinical Lead (Newly Revised)

ACT is a community-based charity providing professional, accessible, affordable and timely counselling & psychotherapy to people aged 16 and over. ACT is dedicated to making counselling accessible to everyone, regardless of income or circumstance.
In line with our Strategic Plan 2026 – 2029, ACT’s goal and vision is to expand our service delivery to meet the needs of the community including but not limited to couple counselling, systemic family therapy, play / art therapy, support groups.
About the Role
ACT is seeking a Clinical Lead to lead and support our team of counsellors, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care and service delivery.

This is a pivotal leadership role for a dynamic professional with the vision, skill set, and ambition to review, strengthen, and grow ACT’s counselling service. The postholder will oversee clinical operations, develop innovative service initiatives, and contribute to ACT’s strategic goals while maintaining direct engagement with clients and counsellors.
This role combines hands-on clinical oversight with team leadership and operational management. The successful candidate will provide mentorship and guidance to accredited and pre-accredited counsellors, maintain and manage a clinical caseload, and collaborate with the Service Director to uphold best practice and continuous improvement across the service.

Key Responsibilities
•    Provide clinical mentoring and support to counsellors.
•    Ensure adherence to ACT’s policies and ethical standards.
•    Lead the ongoing review and growth of ACT’s counselling service, identifying opportunities for innovation, expansion, and improved community access.
•    Recruit, induct, and support counsellors throughout their professional journey.
•    Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of accreditation, insurance, and supervision.
•    Conduct clinical assessments and manage a clinical caseload.
 
•    Lead in the development of policies, audits, and service evaluations.
•    Facilitate team meetings, training, and CPD sessions.
•    Respond to client feedback and ensure quality, compassionate service delivery.

Essential Requirements
•    Recognised qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy (minimum Level 8).
•    Full accreditation with IACP, IAHIP, APCP, or equivalent body.
•    Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
•    Experience in managing a counselling team and/or providing clinical supervision.
•    Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and organisational skills.
•    Sound knowledge of ethical frameworks and safeguarding legislation.

Desirable
•    Experience working in a community or not-for-profit setting.
•    Qualification in clinical supervision or leadership.
•    Familiarity with client management systems.
•    Experience working with Adolescent clients / couples / families / play therapy / art therapy.

Why Join ACT?
•    Join a warm, values-driven organisation making a real difference in people’s lives.
•    Lead a skilled and compassionate counselling team in a supportive, collaborative environment.
•    Play a key role in shaping and growing ACT’s counselling services through innovation and best practice.
•    Supervision, insurance, accreditation fees, CPD trainings offered as part of package.

How to Apply
Please send your CV and Cover Letter (outlining your suitability for the role) to
info@accessiblecounselling.ie by 30th of September 2026.
For informal enquiries, contact Lisa O’Connor – Service Director at info@accessiblecounselling.ie / 057 9352879