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Our client, is currently seeking both a Senior and Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist to play a crucial role within an interdisciplinary team, focusing on providing services to children and families with special developmental needs. Responsibilities include assessment, intervention, clinical supervision, and ensuring ongoing service delivery in alignment with Progressing Disabilities Services. Role is permanent, pensionable and fulltime.
Key Relationships
Within Organisation
Interdisciplinary team members
Consultant Community Paediatrician and Consultant Paediatricians
Other relevant staff within the team
Outside the Organisation
Children with special developmental needs and their families/carers
Referral agencies
Disability Services Directorate
CDNTs in the region
Education agencies
Other statutory and community bodies
Duties
Planning & Managing:
Organize individual and group caseloads, including assessments, interventions, and diagnosis.
Anticipate potential issues and take proactive steps to maintain service standards.
Maintain awareness of budgetary constraints and ensure accountability within the team.
Monitor, record, and report performance outcomes to achieve service delivery targets.
Demonstrate innovation in enhancing service within resource limitations.
Provide psychology services aligned with team objectives and guidelines.
Supervise and support basic grade psychologists and trainees.
Promote understanding of psychology's role through consultation and education.
Judgement & Evaluation
Make decisions considering administrative protocols and consequences.
Ensure integrity, professionalism, and ethical considerations in decisions.
Involve others transparently in decision-making processes.
Professional Development And Standards
Demonstrate clinical proficiency in assessment, intervention, and diagnostics.
Maintain client records in compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.
Collaborate effectively with service users and team members.
Stay Informed About Policy, Legislative, And Professional Requirements.
Ensure equipment and operational guidelines adhere to health and safety standards.
Commit to continuing professional development.
Team Working
Actively participate in relevant meetings and contribute to team discussions.
Facilitate staff development through support and training opportunities.
Understand and promote effective team dynamics and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Communication
Communicate effectively through various mediums to influence others positively.
Listen attentively and work in partnership with stakeholders.
Any Other Duties
Perform additional tasks assigned by the CDNM.
Support organizational initiatives including grants and fundraising.
Essential
Person Specification:
Relevant university degree with honors in Psychology.
Post-graduate qualification in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology recognized by the Psychological Society of Ireland.
Professional experience in disability and mental health services.
Clean driving license and access to a car.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
Proficiency in report writing.
Understanding of the Psychologist's role in disability services.
Experience in developmental and cognitive assessments.
Adherence to professional and ethical standards.
Desirable
Experience in diagnostic assessments, including ADOS and ADI-R.
Experience with Team Assessments/Assessments of Need.
Experience in parent training programs and group workshops.
Note: The duties and responsibilities outlined are subject to change according to service requirements, and the post holder may be assigned additional tasks as needed.
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