Clinical Team Lead

Lead, inspire & make an impact Join us as Clinical Team Lead at LLC, shaping vital counselling services & supporting volunteer teams in Bray & Arklow, Wicklow

Clinical Team Lead
Location: Based in both Bray & Arklow Centres
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Hours: Part-Time (25 hours/3 days per week) – potential opportunity for Full-Time

About Living Life Counselling

Since 1996, Living Life Counselling (LLC) has been at the heart of providing accessible, low-cost counselling to individuals and families across Bray, Arklow, and surrounding areas. As a trusted voluntary organisation, we support clients facing challenges such as grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship breakdowns, and suicide prevention. Our team of dedicated volunteer counsellors are passionate about making professional mental health support available to all.

About the Role

We are seeking an inspiring and dynamic Clinical Team Lead to join our leadership team. You will play a key role in shaping and strengthening LLC's counselling services across our two centres. This is an opportunity for an experienced professional to step into a pivotal leadership position, where you will influence strategy, enhance clinical practices, and make a lasting difference in the community.

Your Impact

As Clinical Team Lead, you will bring expertise, vision, and guidance to our volunteer counselling teams. You will champion service quality, governance, and the welfare of both our counsellors and clients.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Clinical Leadership

1. Work closely with the COO to drive centre growth and shape LLC's strategic direction.
2. Provide clinical leadership across Bray and Arklow, supporting the counselling coordinator team and enhancing our model of care.

Quality, Governance & Innovation

1. Ensure excellence in service delivery, driving continuous improvement in clinical practice.
2. Maintain robust governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with ethical, statutory, and best practice standards.
3. Lead LLC's Ethics Subcommittee, keeping abreast of developments in the sector.

Counsellor & Volunteer Development

1. Support the recruitment and onboarding of new counsellors, ensuring alignment with LLC's values and competencies.
2. Mentor and supervise placement students and volunteer counsellors, fostering a culture of learning, care, and development.
3. Identify training needs and deliver relevant programs to upskill and empower our volunteer base.
4. Build partnerships and networks with local services, GPs, and community organisations.
5. Actively promote LLC to attract high-calibre volunteers and enhance community engagement.

What You Bring

Experience

1. Proven senior-level experience leading clinical or counselling services, preferably within the non-profit or voluntary sector.
2. Demonstrated success in developing innovative mental health or counselling programs.

Qualifications

1. Fully accredited clinical supervisor with IACP, IAHIP, ICP, PSI, or equivalent body.
2. Degree or equivalent qualification in a clinical counselling or psychotherapy discipline.

Skills & Attributes

1. Deep understanding of counselling best practices and quality standards.
2. Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.
3. Commitment to LLC's mission, values, and client-first ethos.
4. Capacity to resolve clinical and organisational challenges with professionalism and empathy.

Working at LLC

At Living Life Counselling, you'll be part of a compassionate and supportive team making a real impact. We value collaboration, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to improving mental health outcomes for all.

Ready to lead change and inspire others?
Join us and help shape the future of accessible counselling services in your community.