Clinical Psychologist
We are seeking a skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality psychology services to children and young people (0–18 years) and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and manage a caseload, providing assessments and interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
* Contribute to the overall service planning and development process.
* Maintain high-quality records and documentation in line with professional and legislative standards.
* Work collaboratively with service users and their families to set and achieve meaningful goals.
* Engage in clinical supervision, mentorship of students, and continuous professional development.
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential Criteria:
* Have a university degree or diploma (QQI level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject
* Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology
* Demonstrate competence in the area applied for.
* Applicants with a clinical or counselling psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings, for the area/areas for which they wish to apply - Disability (Child and Adult), Child Psychology, Adult Psychology - either at least 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification; or at least 60 days or equivalent post-qualification supervised work experience as a psychologist.
* Must be a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
* Eligible to work in the state
Desirable Criteria:
* Experience of working with children and/or adolescents and their families with one or more of a range of disabilities
* Knowledge and skills in the management of behaviours of concern.
* Knowledge and skills in conducting diagnostic assessments in children and young people including Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities.
Benefits:
Competitive Salary: Attractive salary scale ranging from €57,000 to €73,000 (pro rata).
Generous Annual Leave: 34 days annual leave (pro rata), with additional days for long service recognition.
Pension Scheme: Access to a contributory pension scheme, including income continuance and death-in-service benefits.