** Application via email only**
Position: Child & Adol
escent Psychologist / Psychotherapist
Contract: Part-time (in-person, at the clinic)
Start date: February 2026
Location: South Dublin – Ireland
04,Priory Office Park
Stillorgan Road | Blackrock- A94VY43
ABOUT TREE OF LIFE CLINICTree of Life Clini
c is a multicultural mental health Clinic specialising in child, adolescent, adult, perinatal, and family support. We work with a st
rong clinical ethos based on psychodynamic/psychoanalytic foundations, emotional development, symbolic play, creativity, and compassionate family-centred care.We are expanding our Child & Youth Department and are now opening 1 position for a clinician with experience in child psychotherapy and adolescent mental health.
ROLE OVERVIEWThe professional w
ill provide psychotherapy for children and adolescents using:Play therapy skills
* Symbolic/ludic work
* Psychodynamic understanding of child developmentCreative interventions
* Parental guidance sessions when neededThe clinician will work closely with families, schools, GPs and allied health professionals, always maintaining high standards of ethics, confidentiality and safeguarding.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS;
-Professional registration (mandatory) - (Aligned to Irish regulations)- Must hold at least ONE of the following valid registrations in Ireland:
PSI – Psychological Society of Ireland IACP (Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy)IAHIP, IAPTP, APPI, ICP or equivalent recognised psychotherapy board
- Must hold their own Professional Indemnity Insurance, providing adequate cover for clinical practice in Ireland. If you don't have insurance in place, we can help you get it setup before commencing the role.
-Work authorisationValid Irish/EU citizenship, or Stamp 1G/Stamp 4ability to legally work in Ireland
-Clinical experience Minimum 3 years working with children and / or adolescents Confidence in play-based psychotherapy, symbolic expression, emotional developmentStrong grounding and interest in Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy, Person-Centred Therapy approach
es.
Our practice is based on psychoanalysis, so we will consider candidates with training in the area or areas that talk to each other in the psychodynamics.
-Experience with emotional, behavioural, developmental and relational difficulties Experience
providing short- and long-term psychotherapy for children and adolescents presenting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, including anxiety, emotional dysregulation, behavioural challenges, school-related stress, grief, developmental concerns, and trauma-related symptoms.
-Experience working with young people from diverse cultural backgrounds, including immigrant families, LGBTQIA+ youth, and children from ethnic, linguistic, religious and cultural minority groups.
Languages;
Fluent English (oral + written) — mandatory
* Bilingual applicants (Portuguese/English or another language) are a strong plus, but not required
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
(Not mandatory, but preferred)
Experience supporting:neurodiversity (ADHD, ASD profiles)anxiety, grief, transitions, emotional regulationimmigrant families / multicultural contextsExperience with parental sessionsExperience with school reports, multidisciplinary liaison. Knowledge of safeguarding procedures in IrelandCreative, integrative, relational clinical style
WHAT WE OFFER
* Warm, calm, beautifully designed Clinic environment (Tree of Life Clinic ethos)
* Children's Playroom fully equipped with therapeutic toys, creative materials, symbolic figures, art supplies and emotional regulation tools.
* Consistent referrals
* Case load gradually built and supported
* Supervision with the clinic's lead child psychologist (psychodynamic orientation)
* Professional development opportunities
* Supportive multicultural team
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours
Salary: €60.00-€70.00 per hour
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit the following to
Subject:
Application – Child & Adolescent Psychologist/ Psychotherapist
Include:
* CV
* Short cover letter
**Please Just apply if you fulfilled all the requirements above.