The HSE Dublin and South East is recruiting a Substance Misuse Addiction Counsellor to deliver high-quality counselling services within multidisciplinary Substance Misuse Services. This permanent, whole-time post is based in Waterford/Wexford and focuses on supporting adults and young people experiencing substance misuse and associated social inclusion challenges.
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Key Responsibilities
• Provide individual and group counselling in line with professional accreditation standards
• Deliver evidence-based interventions for substance misuse across diverse client groups
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across community and hospital settings
• Address social inclusion issues including homelessness, Traveller health, and migrant health
• Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with HSE policies and procedures
• Engage with clients face-to-face and via phone or online platforms as required
• Participate in service development, audits, and continuous professional development
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Recognised counselling qualification with relevant professional accreditation
• Demonstrated depth and breadth of counselling experience with adults and/or young people
• Proven experience working in substance misuse and social inclusion contexts
• Strong communication, assessment, and therapeutic skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Willingness to deliver counselling using face-to-face, phone, and online modalities
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Counsellor Grade 391T consolidated pay scales (effective 1 August 2025)
• Permanent whole-time role (standard HSE working hours)
• Public service pension scheme and paid annual leave
• Access to structured supervision, training, and professional development
• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment
Location & Employer Information
This role is based within HSE Dublin and South East Substance Misuse Services, primarily serving Waterford and Wexford, with flexibility across the wider South East region. Services are delivered across community and hospital locations, including St Otteran’s Hospital, Waterford.
Application Details
• Online Application: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/91096
• Recruitment Contact: Marius Calugar, SECH Recruitment
Email: [email protected] | Tel: 056 7784041
Address: 2nd Floor, Room 236, St. Canice’s Hospital Complex, Kilkenny
Informal Enquiries:
Colin Keating
Email: [email protected] | Tel: 087 9446649
Referenced Documents :
• Job Specification
• Application Information Document
Last Day to Apply: 09 February 2026 at 13:00
