Job Description
We are seeking a talented Psychologist to join our team in a closed high security prison for adult males. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering evidence-based psychological approaches to working with men who have complex and challenging clinical and criminogenic needs.
The Psychology Service in this prison provides a range of interventions, including assessment, intervention, and management. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Psychologist will work closely with colleagues from various backgrounds, including Probation Officers, Doctors, Nurses, Psychiatrists, Teachers, Employment, and Resettlement officers.
The ideal candidate will have experience in addressing emotional, mental health, and offence-related difficulties with a forensic population and in group settings. They will also be able to provide consultation, education, guidance, and support to multidisciplinary colleagues.
Responsibilities
* Carry a clinical caseload and contribute to the delivery of a professional Psychology Service appropriate to client and IPS needs
* Carry out appropriate psychological assessments with the client group, and formulate and implement psychological therapeutic intervention or management as appropriate
* Provide professional reports as required e.g. to support the Parole Board process
* Work effectively with other team members, and participate in inter-agency work practice and service delivery as required
Requirements
To be considered for this role, candidates must hold a postgraduate professional qualification in Clinical Psychology recognised by PSI (or BPS) and be eligible for graduate membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or the British Psychological Society (BPS).
In addition, desirable skills and qualifications include experience in providing consultation, education, guidance, and support to multidisciplinary colleagues, further therapeutic or research qualifications, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.