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Job Description
Jigsaw is seeking a part-time Mental Health & Wellbeing Clinical Lead (Schools) for a 3-year fixed-term contract.
This role involves providing clinical oversight and expertise to support the development and implementation of Jigsaw's 3-year programme of work to provide wellbeing and mental health supports for post-primary schools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical knowledge and oversight to support the development and implementation of Jigsaw's programme of work.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop a range of relevant content, courses, training and resources for post-primary schools.
- Ensure that all materials and resources are accurate, engaging and inclusive, and aligned with Jigsaw's Conceptualisation of Mental Health.
- Stay current with national and international research and evidence in wellbeing and youth mental health education, promotion and training.
- Contribute to the development of an annual work plan for Jigsaw's work with schools, identifying actions, deliverables and annual KPIs.
Requirements:
- Doctorate or equivalent in Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychology.
- Minimum of 5 years' full-time or equivalent experience working in a mental health service / setting.
- Experience of working therapeutically with young people aged 12-25 years.
- Excellent communication skills, across various media, with a wide range of audiences.
- Flexible, solution-focused approach and attitude.
Benefits:
- Defined contribution pension scheme.
- Annual leave 10 days, exclusive of public holidays and 1.5 company days.
- Comprehensive annual CPD schedule.
- Discounted Group Health Insurance Scheme.
- Travel pass Scheme/ Bike to Work Scheme.
- Financial support for further education.
- Flexible Working.
Jigsaw operates an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity and inclusion.