Addiction Counsellor (Helpline) DML582026 Reposted and Amended
Date posted: 18 May 2026
Before you apply
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Reference
DML582026
Category
Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade
Counsellor 391T
Advertisement source
HSE
Advertisement Type
Open to all
Important Information
This job is in the HSE.
Health region
HSE Dublin and Midlands
County
- Westmeath
- Wicklow
- Offaly
- Longford
- Laois
- Kildare
- Dublin South
Location
There is currently one permanent / whole-time Counsellor vacancy available for the National Helpline Service.
The post will be administratively based in Addiction Services, CHO7 Helpline, Bridge House, Cherry Orchard Campus, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 under the governance of HSE Dublin and Midlands Health Region.
However, we welcome applications from candidates across the country. Following completion of initial training and subject to the availability of a suitable working environment, the successful candidate may be based remotely or from an agreed location nationally, with attendance in person required for training, team meetings and other staff events as necessary.
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Dublin and Midlands Region from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
Recruiter
HSE Dublin and Midlands: Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Kildare, and parts of Dublin South and Wicklow
Contract type
- Permanent Wholetime
Post specific related information
Please ensure you download, save and read the Job Specification,
Additional Campaign Information and Supplementary Questions Guide. All of these documents are located at the bottom of this advertisement. We strongly recommend that you read the Job Specification before completing your application form. Full details on this campaign plus the answers to many queries such as: Am I eligible to apply? Where are the posts? What will my salary be? If I apply what happens next? - are available in the document Additional Campaign Information for this recruitment campaign. We strongly recommend that you read the information in this document carefully before making an application. Take time to read through the various sections, which take you through the process from beginning to end.
Closing date
10/06/2026 12:00:00
Proposed interview date
TBC
Informal enquiries
Contact: Aileen Dooley (Helpline Manager) for further information about the role.
Name: Aileen Dooley
Email: aileen.dooley@hse.ie