Counsellor/Therapist Senior opportunities are now available with HSE Mid West across Limerick, Clare, and North Tipperary. This senior counselling and therapy role offers experienced professionals the opportunity to support national services while contributing to high-quality patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
Working within HSE Mid West, successful candidates will play a key role in delivering therapeutic interventions, supporting service users, and contributing to the continued development of counselling and mental health services across the region. Both HSE and non-HSE applicants are welcome to apply.
Reference: HSEMW26073
Job Overview
The Counsellor/Therapist Senior (National Services) role is a rewarding opportunity for experienced healthcare professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact within HSE Mid West. The position supports national counselling services across multiple locations, providing therapeutic care, clinical expertise, and service leadership within a collaborative healthcare setting.
This role is available on Permanent Part-time, Permanent Wholetime, Specified Purpose Part-time, and Specified Purpose Wholetime contracts, offering flexibility for suitably qualified candidates.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality counselling and therapeutic services to service users across HSE Mid West national services.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support patient care pathways.
- Conduct clinical assessments, interventions, and therapeutic planning.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in line with HSE standards.
- Support service development initiatives and quality improvement activities.
- Provide professional guidance and support within counselling and therapy services.
- Participate in clinical supervision, continuing professional development, and training activities.
- Ensure compliance with professional, ethical, and organisational standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Relevant recognised qualification in counselling, psychotherapy, or a related discipline.
- Professional registration or eligibility for registration where applicable.
- Previous senior-level counselling or therapy experience within healthcare or community services.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and clinical assessment skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to delivering person-centred therapeutic care.
- Experience supporting service development and quality improvement initiatives is desirable.
- Knowledge of HSE policies, procedures, and best practice standards is advantageous.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Competitive pay is offered in line with HSE salary scales and national agreements. Successful candidates may access a range of public sector benefits including annual leave entitlements, pension schemes, professional development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements depending on service requirements.
Multiple contract types are available including permanent and specified purpose roles on both part-time and whole-time bases.
Location & Employer Information
This Counsellor/Therapist Senior position is based within HSE Mid West services covering Limerick, Clare, and North Tipperary. The role supports healthcare delivery across a diverse regional network focused on accessible, high-quality counselling and therapeutic services for communities throughout the Mid West region.
HSE Mid West provides a dynamic and supportive working environment where healthcare professionals can contribute to meaningful service development while advancing their clinical careers within national healthcare services.
Application Details
Please submit your application through the official Rezoomo application portal:
Apply for Counsellor/Therapist Senior Jobs with HSE Mid West
Informal enquiries are welcome:
Doreen Morgan
Director of Counselling (National Services)
Email: doreen.morgan@hse.ie
Telephone: 061 411900 / 086 3872862
Date Posted: 12 May 2026
Proposed interview dates may be scheduled at short notice due to service requirements.
Last Day to Apply: 26 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
