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Assistant Psychologist Fixed term contract 12 months, 36 hours per week IADT The Assistant Psychologist will work for the National Learning Network Education Support Service.
They will be responsible for supporting third level students in developing effective learning strategies to maximise the accessibility of course curricula and assessment.
The purpose of the role is to support supervising Psychologists to deliver psychological and learning interventions that meet individual student and service-users' needs by providing holistic assessment, evidence-based support and guidance to students, service users and staff.
The role involves identifying and coordinating the provision of academic, social and emotional supports required by students registered with the Disability & Student Learning Services.
The Assistant Psychologist will also be responsible for conducting needs assessments and carrying out research and evaluation thereby ensuring services reflect best practice at all times.
What we're looking for: * An undergraduate degree or Higher Diploma in Psychology that confers Graduate Basis for Registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland or the British Psychological Society.
* A relevant Master's qualification in Psychology recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland is desirable * Graduate membership with the Psychological Society of Ireland or of the British Psychological Society * At least 1 years' work experience in the field of Learning Disabilities / Autism / Mental Health / Physical or Sensory Disability or Intellectual Disability.
* Experience working with Mental Health & Learning Disability Your Responsibilities * Ensure that all relevant issues are communicated to the supervising Psychologist (in his/her absence, to the Senior Psychologist) to enable the ongoing development of psychological services.
* Facilitate students in identifying needs and preparing for individual needs assessments while using a Person Centred approach, ensuring that all processes are communicated to the supervising psychologist.
* Assess the impact of a student's disability on study and on their course work * Provide students with appropriate psychological supports, ensuring that all issues are communicated to the supervising psychologist.
Closing Date: 12/04/26 Salary: 30,****** What we Offer: * Company Pension Scheme * Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave * Educational leave * 24 days annual leave for NLN * Bike to work scheme * Tax saver travel scheme * Income protection * Unpaid leave * Health and Wellbeing programme * Company credit union scheme * Employee discount scheme * Digital Doctor * Financial support for studying and study leave * Long Service Reward Scheme * Sick leave * Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) To view the full extensive job description, please click apply to visit our company site and download the attachment at the bottom of the page.
These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.
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