Job Title: Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist – CAMHS Location: Cellbridge, Co.
Kildare or south Dublin.
Contract Type: Full-time, Agency Contract 6-12 month Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 35-hour week Salary: Aligned with HSE Pay Scales Are you a Staff Grade Psychologist looking to join a well-established, CAMHS team?
We are currently recruiting a Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist to join a highly supportive CAMHS team.
We have vacancies in Cellbridge Co.
Kildare and Ballyfermot.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, supporting young people and their families as they navigate moderate to severe mental health challenges.
You will work alongside Senior Psychologists and a Principal Psychologist.
The successful candidate will join a supportive, multidisciplinary team.
You will receive formal supervision, work collaboratively across integrated services, and gain valuable HSE experience.
Key Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for children and adolescents presenting with complex mental health needs.
Formulate and deliver individualised, evidence-based interventions (e.g., CBT, DBT-informed approaches, systemic and family interventions).
Engage in multidisciplinary case discussions and contribute psychological expertise to treatment planning.
Provide psychoeducation, therapeutic input, and support to families and carers.
Liaise and collaborate with external agencies including schools, GPs, and social care teams.
Maintain up-to-date and accurate clinical records in accordance with professional and legal standards.
Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, and continuous professional development.
Contribute to the ongoing development of clinical services and service improvement initiatives.
Eligibility Criteria: A recognised qualification at doctoral level (or equivalent) in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology.
PSI membership or eligibility for registration.
Candidates qualified overseas must provide evidence of validation by the Department of Health at the time of application.
Post qualification experience within CAMHS settings (Desirable) Strong understanding of child and adolescent development, trauma-informed care, and family systems.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team-working skills.
Benefits: Competitive HSE-aligned salary based on experience Full-time contract, Monday – Friday, 35 hour working week for 6 to 12 months Structured clinical supervision and ongoing CPD opportunities A highly collaborative, supportive, and well-established MDT Flexible working arrangements where possible Opportunity to gain experience in a specialist CAMHS setting Apply: To express interest or learn more about this role, please contact Charlene Cooke in confidence at or by phone at ************.