Child Art Therapist

Duties

• Provide Art Therapy to Children affected by Child Sexual Abuse within an MDT setting.
• To communicate with and support the child's family as needed.

The uccessful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children's hospital and associated services.

Essential Criteria

• Post Graduate Qualification in Child Art Psychotherapy/Art Therapy,
• Eligible for Accreditation with an appropriate accreditation body,
• Minimum 3 yrs clinical case work (can include 1 year in placement training.)
• Experience in working with Children who have experienced CSA, Abuse, Neglect and Trauma

Closing Date

The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Sunday, 20th September 2026 by 23:45 pm.

Contact Information

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Breege Maxwell, Interim Director or Angela Holden Principal Psychotherapist Alders Unit , Tallaght tel 01 5 106250

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Victoria Gsamelova

Onboarding Process

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Commencement Dates

• 7thDecember 2026
• 4thJanuary 2027