Head of Clinical Operations


Dublin, DUBLIN A94 E4Y0
Ireland

Category
Industry
Healthcare / Health Services
Job Start Date
01/09/2025
Application Closing Date
18/08/2025
Manages Others
Yes
Experience Required
Yes
Degree Required
Yes
Pay
From €50,000 To €55,000
Per Year    
Employment Type
Employee
Work Schedule
Part-Time Permanent
Travel
No Travel Required

Job Description

 

Reporting to the CEO, the Head of Clinical will be responsible for the design and delivery of systemic psychotherapy clinical services to the clients of Clanwilliam Institute. This includes the development and implementation of the strategic plans for the clinical department in line with the values of the Clanwilliam Institute.


Working Hours

This role is a part time role – we are flexible with the days and hours but the minimum required is 24 hours per week.


Key Responsibilities

  • Day-to-Day Management of Clinical Services
  • Line Management: Recruit, train, supervise and support the Reception team, Clinical Operations Manager and three part time clinical team members
  • Oversight & Governance: support the clinical work, governance and risk issues highlighted by sessional therapists
  • Recruit and Induct new contracted Clinical Staff
  • Review, Assess and Assign all clinical referrals in cooperation with the Clinical Operations Manager
  • Strategic Leadership:
  • Manage, liaise and report back to all EAP contracts, external agencies and projects re our clinical work with them
  • Develop reports, updates and bespoke seminars for Clanwilliam customers
  • Develop reports and modelling for the CEO and Board of Directors
  • Setup, monitor and report on Clinical Risk Subcommittee
  • Attend Board of Directors meetings Risk & Finance Meetings
  • Participate in developing new clinical opportunities for Clanwilliam


Service Development:

  • Identify new clinical opportunities for Clanwilliam and project management the implementation of these projects into the clinical department
  • Participate in the preparation of tenders and proposals to potential corporate service users.
  • Manage and report of referral sources, ensuring mix of referral sources throughout the year.
  • Lead the Clanwilliam MSc Student Internship program including the selection, induction and clinical support required for those students
  • Manage referrals for MSc Live Training Teams with the Clinical Operations Manager and the Training Department


Quality Service Delivery:

  • Provide Clinical Leadership and supervision to all the clinical team
  • Responsible for the gathering and management of client data and respond to Data protection and Freedom of Information requests
  • Monitor all Clinical Risk and Be the Designated Liaison Person (DLP) for Tusla with overall responsibility for monitoring and reporting child protection issues.
  • Maintain high standards of service delivery attending in particular to regulatory environments of clinical service provision
  • Ensure all clinical policies and procedures are current, disseminated and adhered to by therapists.
  • Liaise with referral agencies e.g the courts, TUSLA, HSE etc
  • Review all external correspondence from therapists to clients, GP’s etc
  • Keep up to date on current regulations governing Psychotherapy practice


Collaborative Teamwork:

Ensure excellent communication and collaboration with all internal and external stakeholders

Plan with the training department each academic years clinical requirements



Remuneration: Negotiable depending on the qualifications, experience and hours to be worked by successful candidate.


NO VISA SPONSORSHIP is available for this job.

Job Requirements
Desirable Experience:

Experience of managing a Clinical Service. A clinical Systemic supervision qualification although not necessary would be desirable.



Required:

Qualified in MSc Systemic Psychotherapy / Family Therapy/Family Psychology.
Registered with the Family Therapy Association of Ireland (FTAI) and Irish Council of Psychotherapy (ICP).
3 years post qualification experience