Stewarts Care is a long-established voluntary organisation, funded by the HSE under Section 38.
We support people with intellectual disabilities through residential care, day services, independent living, job advocacy, and vocational training.
Purpose of the Post
Reporting to the
Clinical Director of HSCP and Research
, the
Principal Psychologist
will, on a
Temporary Wholetime
contract (12 months), work as a member of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with MDT colleagues providing services to children from 0-18 years and families who are accessing the Children's Disability Network Team.
Experience and Qualifications
A recognised University degree or diploma obtained with first- or second-class honours in which psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject
A recognised postgraduate professional psychological qualification appropriate to the area of professional psychology in which the position is designated
Have at least eight years' satisfactory post graduate experience in the area of professional psychology in which the position is designated inclusive of any time spent pursuing a course leading to the post graduate qualification and including at least three years satisfactory experience in a senior capacity
Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
Benefits and Perks
Financial:
Public sector pay & pension, sick pay scheme, VHI group insurance scheme, Hospital Saturday Fund, Health Services Credit Union.
Career Development:
Education and CPD support, opportunities for development and progression.
Family & Lifestyle:
Enhanced parental leave benefits, Cycle to Work scheme.
Health & Wellbeing:
Free online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, discounted onsite leisure centre (gym and pool), subsidised onsite canteen.
Note: Certain benefits are available following successful completion of the probation period.
The current salary scale in line with the Department of Health consolidated pay scales is Psychologist, Principal Clinical; €114,961- €133,271 incl.
LSI per annum.
Contact & Application
Informal enquiries are welcome and may be directed to
Catherine McLoughlin, Clinical Director of HSCP and Research
: Tel:
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/ Email:
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Applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process may contact
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in confidence.
Closing date for applications: 30/01/2026
Reference SC******
Additional Information
Principal Psychologist Candidate Brief.pdf
Location
Palmerstown / Lucan, Ireland
Stewarts Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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