Locum Staff Grade Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
The Psychology Service in Portlaoise Prison provides evidence-based psychological approaches to working with men who have complex and challenging clinical and criminogenic needs. This role involves providing psychological assessment and intervention based on the layered model of care provided by the Service.
About the Role
As a Locum Staff Grade Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team working with clients who require psychological assessment and intervention. You will have regular contact with Prison Governors, Prison Officers, and other specialists, as well as community agencies involved in the support and resettlement of offenders.
Duties and Responsibilities
Your key duties will include:
* Carrying a clinical caseload and contributing to the delivery of a professional Psychology Service appropriate to client and IPS needs
* Carrying out appropriate psychological assessments with the client group, and formulating and implementing psychological therapeutic intervention or management as appropriate
* Providing professional reports as required, e.g., to support the Parole Board process
* Working effectively with other team members, and participating in inter-agency work practice and service delivery as required
Essential Qualifications and Competencies
To be eligible for this role, you must:
* Be eligible for graduate membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or the British Psychological Society (BPS)
* Hold a postgraduate professional qualification in Clinical Psychology recognised by PSI, or a postgraduate professional qualification in Counselling Psychology recognised by PSI
Desirable but Not Essential Requirements
The following qualifications and competencies are desirable but not essential:
* Experience in addressing emotional, mental health, and offence-related difficulties with a forensic population and a group setting
* Experience of providing consultation, education, guidance, and support to multidisciplinary colleagues
* Further therapeutic or research qualifications
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding environment with a multidisciplinary team. If you are passionate about psychology and want to make a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply.