Vacancy: Psychotherapist (Service Provider Role)

We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Psychotherapist to join our team as a Service Provider on a paid contractual basis. This is an exciting opportunity to support the mental and emotional wellbeing of both young participants and mentors within our Youth Group.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in fostering a safe, inclusive, and psychologically informed environment for young people, with an understanding of the needs and experiences of neurodivergent individuals. 

Key Responsibilities

• Case Consultations & Observations: Provide support and guidance to the Youth Group Administration team, especially in relation to neurodivergent participants.
• Crisis Intervention: Deliver timely, professional crisis support as required.
• Mentor Training & Supervision: Facilitate mentor development through tailored training and regular supervision sessions.
• Reflective Practice Facilitation: Lead reflective practice sessions for mentors to explore professional boundaries, values, unconscious biases, and strategies for managing stress and avoiding burnout. These can also be delivered remotely.
• Programme Development: Collaborate in the design and delivery of psychosocial elements of the youth programme. Monthly sessions should cover:
  • Emotional regulation
  • Resilience building
  • Attachment theory
  • Family and relationships
  • Coping strategies
  • Bereavement, transitions, and adapting to change
• One-to-One Sessions: Deliver individual  therapeutic sessions to youth participants and mentors, including minors where appropriate and in line with safeguarding procedures. 
• Student Therapist Supervision: Supervise trainee therapists involved in the programme (when required).
• Meetings: Attend internal and external meetings related to service provision and programme development.
• Family Support: Provide emotional and psychological support to families of the youth participants, when needed.

Who We’re Looking For

• Qualified Psychotherapist in possession of a warrant, and professional indemnity insurance.
• Experience working with young people
• Knowledge of, and/or experience supporting neurodivergent individuals.
• Skilled in group facilitation and reflective practice
• Confident managing crisis situations and offering trauma-informed support
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Contract Type

• Service Provider Agreement (Freelance)
• Paid Position – to be paid on an hourly basis (€30/hour)
• Work to be carried out remotely and/or in person, depending on service requirements 

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and approach to youth psychotherapy, to contact@right2smile.org by the 26th of June, 2026.