Psychologists – Staff Grade & Senior Grade
Location: Galway Salary: In line with HSE salary scales Contract: 6 or 12-month fixed-term contracts (with potential for extension subject to service requirements)
About the Opportunities
We are currently recruiting Staff Grade and Senior Grade Psychologists to join HSE Primary Care and Adult Mental Health Services across Galway and Roscommon.
These posts offer the chance to work within well-established, multidisciplinary teams, delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological services to both children and adults.
Services operate within a person-centred, recovery-focused framework, with strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation and professional development.
Current Vacancies
Primary Care Child Services (PC Child) – Network 7: Staff Grade or Senior Grade Psychologist.
Base: Athenry.
12 month contract.
Primary Care (Child) Wait List Initiative Programme: 3 x Staff Grade Psychologist positions.
Base: Galway City and County.
6 month contract (extension possible).
Adult Mental Health Services GR3: Senior Clinical Psychologist.
Base: Ballybane Galway City.
12 month contract.
Adult Mental Health Services (base Ballinasloe) – GR5 North: Senior Clinical Psychologist.
12 month contract.
Role Responsibilities
Senior Grade Psychologists will:
Provide psychological assessment, formulation and intervention within Primary Care or Adult Mental Health settings
Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support integrated care pathways
Offer clinical supervision and professional support to trainee and staff grade psychologists
Contribute to service evaluation, audit and development initiatives
Provide consultation, training and clinical leadership as required
Staff Grade Psychologists will:
Deliver psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions under appropriate supervision
Support individual and group‑based interventions
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and care planning processes
Essential Criteria
Recognised qualification in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology
Eligibility for employment within HSE psychology services (Child or Adult)
Relevant experience in mental health or related clinical settings Strong skills in assessment, formulation and multidisciplinary collaboration
Commitment to evidence‑based practice and recovery‑oriented care
What's on Offer
Roles within supportive and progressive multidisciplinary teams
Opportunities to contribute to service development, innovation and research
Professional support and opportunities for ongoing development
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