Current Job Opportunities

The National Mental Health Services Division carries full operational accountability and responsibility for all mental health services in Ireland with the core objective of improving the mental health of the population.

The Mental Health National Management Team (MHNMT) in summary is responsible for:

• Managing mental health service delivery on a day-to-day basis
• Driving continuous service improvement
• Leading the Mental Health Services through the full implementation of the Governments Healthcare reform programme.

HSE Mental Health Services in Ireland are organised on a geographical basis, with Community Mental Health Teams providing most of the support to people in local areas (typically one or two teams for approximately 50,000 population). There are Community Mental Health Teams specifically for people under 18 and those over 65, as well as those with particular needs such as intellectual disabilities, with the majority or teams providing supports to the rest of the population. There are also in-patients units, typically attached to general hospitals, and there is usually one unit for approximately 300,000 population.

The Community Mental Health Teams work closely with the in-patient units. Community Mental Health Teams are multi-disciplinary and are the main instrument in delivering community based mental health supports. Peer Educators in Mental Health Services are individuals employed by an organisation to add their unique expertise deriving from their “lived experience” of mental health challenges and receiving support.

The continued development of recovery orientated services is a key priority of mental health services. The development of ‘A National Framework for Recovery in Mental Health 2024–2028’ sets out an understanding of recovery and recovery orientated services, the core values that underpin it, and the actions and measures that support such a service. This is also in line with Mental Health Ireland’s strategy 2025-2027 – Empowering, Educating and Connection Communities (Priority Area 1, Objective 1.)

This Recovery service development is a collaboration between SECH and Mental Health Ireland. The Peer Educator will support the coproduction and facilitation of mental health recovery education, the co-ordination of day-to-day operations, communications, administration and evaluations of South East Community Health Care Recovery Education initiatives.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter setting out your reasons for applying for the position along with your Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@mentalhealthireland.ie

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 13^th October 12 midday.  Applications received outside this time will not be considered.  Shortlisting will be carried out based on the information received in your CV and letter of application. Interviews will be held on week commencing Monday 20^th October 2025.  For informal enquiries please contact Clare Fitzpatrick on clare.fitzpatrick1@hse.ie   0861746330. Please ensure to include the relevant Job Reference Number 2025-017 in your letter of application and CV.                     

Mental Health Ireland wishes to recruit a Thrive Fingal Project Officer for Fingal to further strengthen, develop and expand Thrive in Fingal. This part-time position involves growing and developing the capacity of volunteers, supporting the development of project, events and initiatives, documenting the work and support the expansion of Thrive across Fingal.

Thrive is a community-led movement aimed at creating happier and healthier communities by conducting projects and events promoting mental health and well-being. Thrive was introduced to Ireland in Fingal by Mental Health Ireland in 2021 to promote mental health, wellbeing, and recovery. Currently, Thrive Fingal is in its fourth year of existence and is actively involved in a variety of activities. Their members come from different personal and professional backgrounds and are committed to working together for the benefit of their community.

The Thrive Fingal Project Officer will report to the National Development Manager for programmes, work alongside the Thrive lead in Fingal and closely with the Thrive Steering Group, and other relevant organisations in the area. The role involves flexible working hours which will necessitate some attendance at out of hours meetings/events related to the duties. The applicant must have the necessary experience and capacity for lone working and to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team.

The successful candidate will have a passion for mental health and community development, experience in planning and innovation with specific skill areas including facilitation, mental health promotion, project initiation, project management skills, development, implementation, and population health. This an exciting opportunity for the right person to be part of an international movement in Ireland.

The successful candidate will be required to have:

· A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in mental health promotion or community development.

· A relevant 3rd Level Qualification in Health, Mental Health promotion, Community Development, or related social care field.

· Have a strategic approach to mental health and community development

· An understanding of mental health and its relationship to population health, wellbeing, and sustainable development.

· Experience of project initiation, planning, implementation and evaluation across the full arc and life cycle.

· Strong ability to document, record and reflect on the tasks within the role

· Proven experience of facilitation and group work.

· Strong presentation skills in both content creation and delivery.

· Ability to work on multiple tasks and to strict deadlines.

· Ability to be agile in their approach to work.

· Knowledge of the health and social policy context in which Mental Health Ireland operates (e.g., Sharing the Vision, Healthy Ireland, National Recovery Framework, National Outdoor Recreational Strategy, Connecting for Life & SlainteCare).

· Knowledge and experience of research and evaluation.

· The ability to represent Mental Health Ireland across a diverse range of audiences and to build effective relationships with key stakeholders, the Mental Health Ireland team, voluntary organisation, community groups and cross-sectoral stakeholders and the Thrive Coproduction Group

· Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

· Proven ability to work using a coproduction process which includes the voice of lived experience, statutory, voluntary and community partners.

· Ability to engage successfully with marginalised, disadvantaged or difficult to reach cohorts within our community.

· Track record of working successfully across sectors to mobilise good will, and deliver innovative, bespoke programmes and projects with diverse project partners.

· Excellent ICT, web and social media skills.

· A high level of motivation, experience and capacity for working on one’s own initiative as well as part of a team.

The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter setting out your reasons for applying for the position along with your Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@mentalhealthireland.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Friday, 10th October 2025. Applications received outside this time will not be considered. Shortlisting will be carried out based on the information received in your CV and letter of application. Interviews will be held week of 20th October 2025. For informal enquiries, please contact our National Development Manager for Programmes, Jo Donohoe, jo@mentalhealthireland.ie Please ensure to include the relevant Job Reference Number 2025-003 in your letter of application and CV.