Senior Mental Health Specialist
We are seeking a skilled Senior Mental Health Specialist to join our Community Mental Health Team in South Dublin city.
This is a long-term locum assignment requiring significant assessments and short-term therapeutic input with adults experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
Job Responsibilities:
* Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, including administration of standardised tools to evaluate mental health, personality, adaptive and intellectual functioning.
* Develop evidence-based psychological formulations and provide short-term input informed by various therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive analytical therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and cognitive behavioural therapy.
* Participate in multidisciplinary activities like individual care planning and reviewing, and contribute to referral and discharge processes.
* Offer consultation and support to the team on developing psychological formulations and applying them to organisational issues.
Requirements:
* A recognised qualification as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist.
* Experience in Adult Mental Health is essential, with placement experience considered.
* Permission to work in Ireland.
* A professional approach to work.
* Flexibility in work practice.
Benefits:
This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic community setting, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality mental health services.
Candidates must hold a valid qualification recognised in Ireland and have permission to work in the country.