Board Trustee – Mental Health & Clinical Oversight

 Board Trustee – Mental Health Clinical Governance Lead

The Opportunity: Help shape the Future of Mental Health in the West

Helplink Mental Health is at a pivotal point in its journey. Having delivered almost 9,000 counselling sessions in 2025 across Galway, Mayo, and our national online platform, we are looking for a visionary clinical leader to join our Board of Directors.

As a Clinical Oversight Trustee, you won’t just be attending meetings; you will be a primary guardian of our clinical integrity. You will ensure that as we scale, our services—from Play Therapy to Addiction Counselling—remain gold-standard, ethically robust, and deeply impactful.

Why Join Us?

• Influence: Direct oversight of clinical policies for a highly active mental health charity delivering services in person in the West of Ireland and nationally online  

• Legacy: Help us navigate the evolving regulatory landscape (including CORU readiness) and set the benchmark for non-profit service delivery.

• Community: Work alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary Board dedicated to making mental health support accessible to all, regardless of their circumstances.

The Role

This is a voluntary, strategic leadership position. You will act as the "Clinical Conscience" of the Board, providing:

• Strategic Oversight: Monitoring and improving the quality and safety of our diverse service streams.

• Policy Leadership: Ensuring our clinical frameworks meet the highest legal and ethical standards.

• Expert Counsel: Advising the Executive Director and Board on emerging clinical risks and best practices.

• Safeguarding Support: Acting as Deputy Designated Liaison Person (DLP) to ensure robust child and vulnerable adult protection.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a peer-recognized professional who lives/works in the West of Ireland and possesses:

• Credentials: Fully Qualified & Accredited (IACP, IAHIP, PSI, or equivalent) Counsellor, Psychotherapist, or Clinical/Counselling Psychologist.

• Experience: A minimum of 5+ years in clinical practice. Experience in Clinical Supervision is highly desirable.

• Sector Insight: A sophisticated understanding of the voluntary/community mental health sector.

• Commitment: Availability for 10 Board meetings per year (a mix of in-person in Galway and remote), plus committee work.

How to Apply

If you are ready to use your clinical expertise to drive systemic change, please apply via Boardmatch.ie or send your CV and a brief cover note to chair@helplink.ie