Vacancies at Mental Health Ireland
Recovery Education Facilitator – National Forensic Mental Health Service
Recovery Education Facilitator – National Forensic Mental Health Service
2 Part Time Positions available
Specified Purpose Contract – 24 Months Part Time (18.5 hours per week) at Grade III, Point 3,
€26,615 Pro Rata.
PLEASE QUOTE REFERENCE NUMBER 2023-020 WITH YOUR APPLICATION. EMAIL ONLY PLEASE.
This post is based in the National Forensic Mental Health Service (NFMHS) Portrane campus. The NFMHS is a national tertiary mental health service and an integral part of the Health Service Executive’s Mental Health Division. The NFMHS is the only forensic mental health service for the population of Ireland. It works with local mental health services and prisons in every part of the country. Treatment programmes are provided in accordance with a specialised model of care in order to optimise recovery.
The NFMHS is partnering with Mental Health Ireland to continue to develop, deliver and embed National Mental Health Recovery education priorities in the service. Recovery education is where those with first hand experiences of using mental health services, become partners in the development and delivery of recovery focused education, alongside family supporters and staff that provide the services.
This initiative aims to promote an educational approach to recovery in mental health. It will do this through the development and delivery of co-produced content in Evolve Recovery College within the NFMHS, with a clear emphasis on attending to narrative, building relationships and harnessing high quality adult learning.
Applicants will have a strong and demonstrable commitment to recovery informed by lived or family member mental health experience; and experience of co-production and facilitation of recovery education programmes. The successful candidate must demonstrate:
· Experience of active involvement in mental health recovery education.
· Commitment to recovery informed by either their own lived experience of mental health challenges or family member mental health experience.
· Strong and demonstrable experience of group facilitation or similar engagement processes with service users and family members as relevant to this role.
This position is a 24 month fixed term contract, the post is based in Evolve Recovery College in the NFMHS Portrane campus.
How to apply:
In order to apply, applicants should send their curriculum vitae & cover letter highlighting how they meet the above criteria to the following e-mail: recruitment@mentalhealthireland.ie.
Download the job description below
Closing date for applications is Monday 12th June at 4pm
Applications received outside this time with not be considered. Shortlisting will apply based on the information revieved in your CV and letter of application.
Informal inquiries can be made to Emily Jones – emily.jones@hse.ie.
Interviews will be held on week commencing 19th June 2023
Please ensure to include the relevant Job Reference Number 2023-020 in your letter of application and CV.
Operations Manager, Wexford Mental Health Association
Operations Manager
Wexford Mental Health Association
24 Months Part time, 29.6 hrs per week, over a 4-day week. at Grade V, Point 1, €32,284.72 (Pro-Rata of HSE Consolidated pay scales 2020 €43,628).
1 position available
PLEASE QUOTE REFERENCE NUMBER 2023-019 WITH YOUR APPLICATION. EMAIL ONLY PLEASE.
Wexford Mental Health Association is a registered charity organisation led by volunteers with an interest in mental health. Members include people from the local community, people with lived experience, family supporters and carers as well as professionals working in the mental health area. Through the work of this service, activities, educational programmes, and projects are organized and realized which reflect the needs of local community and support national policies including, The National Framework for Recovery, Sharing the Vision, as well as Mental Health Ireland Strategy, Mental Health for All, Hope Strength & Action.
Wexford Mental Health Association is working with Mental Health Ireland to grow and expand their work supporting and promoting mental health awareness in communities and contributing to Recovery initiatives. This work is achieved by engaging with local partnerships and gaining access to funding and grants. To assist with this vital work, they are recruiting an Operations Manager to support the developing structure and continued partnership journey towards the establishment of a Recovery and Wellbeing Hub in Wexford.
Applicants will have a strong and demonstrable commitment to step into a new and exciting role, requiring the ability to build strong relationships, bring organisational skills, line management experience, general office management skills as well as a keen interest in mental health and promoting awareness.
The successful candidate must demonstrate:
· Understanding of mental health promotion activities and recovery.
· Strong administration skills
· Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders
· Leadership skills
This position is a 24 month fixed term contract, the post is based in Wexford Mental Health Association, Enniscorthy Enterprise Centre, Milehouse Road, Bellefield, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
How to apply:
In order to apply, applicants should send their CV & Cover letter highlighting how they meet the above criteria to the following e-mail: recruitment@mentalhealthireland.ie
Download the job description below.
Closing date for applications is 3pm Monday 5th June 2023. Applications received outside this time with not be considered. Shortlisting will apply.
Interviews will be held on week commencing 16th June 2023.
Recovery Education Facilitator, Galway Recovery College Community Healthcare West
Recovery Education Facilitator, Galway Recovery College Community Healthcare West CHO 2
Specified Purpose Contract – 24 Months Part Time, 18 hours at Clerical Officer Grade, (October 2020- Pay Scale, €26,615 pro rata)
Please Quote Ref No: 2023-017 with your application. Email only please
The continued development of recovery orientated services is a key priority of mental health services. The development of the framework for recovery in Mental Health 2018- 2020 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– Mental Health for All – Hope, Strength & Action (2022- 2024) Priority Area 1, Objective 1.
Our Area is committed to the development and delivery of a comprehensive prospectus of Recovery Education to be provided right across our Area. This role is integral to achieving this goal.
The Recovery Education facilitator will support the development and delivery of recovery education across Community Healthcare West through our network of recovery colleges.
The objectives will be:
- To co-facilitate the delivery of a wide range of recovery education programmes in the local CHO.
- To participate in the co-production of recovery education programmes in the local CHO.
- To plan and coordinate the production and delivery of recovery education to specific groups or in specific locations in the local CHO. In CHO’s with established recovery colleges/Recovery Education Services, to work under the direction and guidance of the College Peer Recovery Educators*.
- To participate as an Expert by Experience in Recovery Education initiatives.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- To co-produce and co-facilitate the delivery of recovery education programmes in the local CHO.
- To participate in and collaborate on the co-production and delivery of recovery education modules, material and training in CHO 2
- To collaborate with Peer Recovery Educators in the planning and arranging of recovery education programme delivery in Recovery Colleges/Recovery Education Services, and in specific locations in the local CHO.
- To maintain, monitor and store relevant information on participants in line with current legislation.
- To provide feedback and information to the HSE on all recovery education activity and outcomes as required.
- To support the collection of relevant recovery education data at a local level.
- Work in accordance with best practice in recovery principles as outlined in ‘A Framework for Recovery in Mental Health 2018 – 2020’
- Support the empowerment of service users and family members/supporters through their participation in Recovery Education.
- To work in accordance with all policy, procedures and statutory requirements of the HSE and Mental Health Ireland.
- To participate on and input into Service improvement committees and initiatives as an Expert by Experience in the local CHO and nationally on occasion and as agreed*.
This position is a Clerical Grade (October 2020- Pay Scale, €26,615 pro rata), 24 month fixed term contract working 18 hrs per week. Whilst Galway Recovery College is based in the Institute for Lifecourse and Society building in the University of Galway, a significant part of the work is carried out from home and online via Zoom. We facilitate our recovery education sessions in person and online simultaneously. We have the use of seminar rooms in the building but currently have to hot desk in the office on campus.
How to apply:
In order to apply, applicants should send their CV & Cover letter highlighting how they meet the above criteria to the following e-mail: recruitment@mentalhealthireland.ie Download the job description below. LINK
Closing date for applications is Monday June 12th 2023 at 4pm. Applications received outside this time with not be considered. Shortlisting will apply based on the information supplied in CV and letter of application at the closing date.
Interviews will be held week commencing 26th June 2023.
Please quote reference number 2023-017 when sending your CV and Cover Letter. Email only please.
Recovery Education Facilitator
Recovery Education Facilitator
Specified Purpose Contract – 24 Months Part time (15 hours per week) at Grade III, Point 3, €26,615 Pro Rata. 1 part/time position available.
PLEASE QUOTE REFERENCE NUMBER 2023-016 WITH YOUR APPLICATION. EMAIL ONLY PLEASE.
South East Community Health Care (Carlow Kilkenny South Tipperary Waterford and Wexford)
Adult Mental Health Services, is a service that serves both an urban and rural communities. The services are working towards developing a strong recovery oriented practice approach to service delivery and service user engagement. The service is largely comprised of Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) that aim to offer support to people and their supporters in their own home and approved centres that provide inpatient services. South East Community Health Care is working towards implementing the principles outlined in the HSE National Framework for Recovery Mental Health (2018-2020). This is also in line with Mental Health Ireland’s strategy– Mental Health for All – Hope, Strength & Action (2022- 2024) Priority Area 1, Objective 1.
South East Community Health Care Adult Mental Health services is partnering with Mental Health Ireland to continue to develop and deliver recovery education in within in mental health service. Recovery education is where those with first hand experiences of using mental health services, become partners in the development and delivery of recovery focused education, alongside family supporters and staff that provide the services.
This initiative aims to promote an educational approach to recovery in mental health. It will do this through the development and delivery of coproduced content within mental health services and in community settings, with a clear emphasis on attending to narrative, building relationships and harnessing high quality adult learning.
Applicants will have a strong and demonstrable commitment to recovery informed by lived or family member mental health experience and experience of co-production and facilitation of recovery education programmes. The successful candidate must demonstrate:
- Experience of active involvement in mental health recovery education.
- Commitment to recovery informed by relevant having, either their own lived experience of mental health challenges or family member mental health experience.
- Strong and demonstrable experience of group facilitation or similar engagement processes with service users and family members as relevant to this role.
This position is a 24 month fixed term contract, the post is based in South East Community Health care (Post 1: Kilkenny)
How to apply:
In order to apply, applicants should send their CV & Cover letter highlighting how they meet the above criteria to the following e-mail: recruitment@mentalhealthireland.ie.
Download the job description below
Closing date for applications is 4pm Thursday 25th May 2023. Applications received outside this time will not be considered. Shortlisting will apply.
Interviews will be held on week commencing 5th June 2023.
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer (Full Time 37 hours)
Job Specification, Terms & Conditions: Specified Purpose Contract – 36 Months Full Time (37 hours per week) at Assistant National Director Grade. Salary is €101,860 per annum. (Hybrid Role enabling Remote Working).
PLEASE QUOTE REFERENCE NUMBER 2023-015 WITH YOUR APPLICATION. EMAIL ONLY PLEASE. 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 CEOrecruitment@mentalhealthireland.ie
Mental Health Ireland aims to promote and enhance mental health, wellbeing and recovery for all individuals and communities by supporting those with lived experience of mental health challenges and their supporters and family members in their recovery. Established in 1966, Mental Health Ireland is the longest established mental health charity in Ireland and working with Mental Health Associations, has played a central role in reshaping the public understanding of mental health challenges by bringing practical expression to national policy objectives.
A highly motivated team working from our head office in Dun Laoghaire and remotely across the country links with the network of Mental Health Associations, volunteers, and community groups, promoting mental health and supporting recovery in their communities. We work closely with the HSE and the Office of Mental Health Engagement and Recovery alongside a range of partners in the statutory, community, voluntary and corporate sectors in Ireland, Europe and Internationally. We are members and actively contribute to the International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership and Mental Health Europe.
Coproduction is embedded in the way we work across communities, the voluntary sector and mental health services and we continue to strive to create a culture where we are all respected and supported, especially when our mental health is challenged.
Required Qualifications, Experience & Personal Qualities
- Minimum 4 years’ experience at Senior Management level in NGO / Health or Social care setting.
- Have minimum 3 years’ experience working with Board of Directors.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working with / alongside financial compliance.
- Demonstrate clear understanding of Charity Code and governance obligations including Companies Office, Charity Regulator, Lobbying Register.
- Possess and demonstrate strong senior executive leadership experience and ability to lead with a coaching / mentoring style in order to maintain organisational culture valuing development of staff.
- Proven ability to operate at a strategic and senior operational level.
- Excellent analytical written and verbal communication and ICT skills.
- Informed in public, national, and global movements in the sector.
- Demonstrate and apply problem solving skills on an on-going basis.
- Demonstrate progressive attitude to continue to the forward planning of the organisation.
- Demonstrate ability to communicate complex themes in an accessible manner.
- Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organisation, board, staff, volunteers, and stakeholder level.
- Possess demonstratable commitment to inclusivity, equality, and diversity.
- Experience working with external funders, partners, and collaborators.
- Experience working with budgets, financial reports and trends.
- Experience working with funders and financial investors.
- Experience developing budgets and cash flow projections.
- Experience working with State Policy Makers, Public Representatives, Government Departments and Funders.
- Ability to build, cultivate and maintain strong working relationships internally and externally.
- Ability to establish, promote, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including public representatives, policy makers, media, and other external agencies.
- Possess a character and understanding that as CEO, their personal behaviour and professional experience can impact the reputation of Mental Health Ireland.
How to apply: In order to apply, applicants should send their CV & Cover letter highlighting how they meet the above criteria to the following e-mail: .
Download the job description below.
- Closing date for applications is 1pm on Friday 2nd June 2023. Applicants will be shortlisted for interview based on the information supplied on their CV and letter of application at the closing date. Applications received outside this time with not be considered.
- 1st June – 21st June 2023 – Internal Shortlisting.
- Notification to applicants who are progressing to interview week commencing 26th June.
- Interviews to be conducted throughout July 2023.
- Selection confirmed 1st August 2023.
- Anticipated role commencement 1st November 2023.
*Applicants must be available to attend in person/face to face interview throughout July. Venue date and time to be confirmed. Informal enquires can be made to: Mental Health Ireland will acknowledge receipt of all applications. Informal enquires to CEOrecruitment@mentalhealthireland.ie
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