Job description: Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Basic grade, part time, 6 months contract Organisation Highfield Healthcare which incorporates Highfield Hospital and Hampstead Clinic Services, the Approved Centre registered by the Mental Health Commission and Nursing Home Services including the Alzheimer Care Centre registered by HIQA.
Reporting relationship The Clinical/Counselling Psychologist will report to the Principal Psychologist Working hours: 18.50 hours per week Contract: Part time, Specified Purpose Purpose of the role The Clinical/Counselling Psychologists primary scope of responsibility will be to Hampstead Clinic Services and Highfield Hospital, as part of a comprehensive multidisciplinary team, which works across Mental Health services within Highfield Healthcare in Dublin 9, Co.
Dublin.
The role of the Clinical Psychologist is indispensable to the effective treatment of all patients and residents admitted to Hampstead Clinic Services (Acute Adult in-patient and Day Hospital), Highfield Hospital (Psychiatry of Later Life) and our Specialist Rehabilitation Unit.
The post holder reports to the Principal Clinical Psychologist on operational matters and in respect of clinical governance arrangements within the organisation.
Clinical supervision will also be provided by the Principal Clinical Psychologist.
Principal Duties Consultation to psychiatric and medical providers about modalities of psychological treatment on a case-by-case basis.
This would include working with different models and interventions, among others: Provision of psychological assessment, formulation and intervention Communication of psychological concepts and findings to patient and families Supportive psychotherapy Psychotherapy evidence informed models (e.g.
CBT, CFT, DBT, Psychodynamic, Systemic).
Special techniques of group therapy within the psychologists area of expertise Facilitate outpatient services Keep up to date with mandatory training and professional development requirement Adhere to relevant Health & Safety policies, procedures and related regulatory requirements.
Maintain appropriate patient and residents records in accordance with Highfield Healthcares requirements, Mental Health Commission and Data Protection Acts.
Eligibility Criteria - Qualifications and/ or experience Candidates must posses a Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology accredited by Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) and possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
Why Work with Highfield? Professional Development: Access training opportunities, career development pathways, and a full induction program to support your growth.
Innovative Model of Care: Collaborate in a team dedicated to patient-centred outcomes, shaping the future of mental health care.
Culture of Excellence: Work in an environment that promotes creativity, continuous learning, and the highest standards of practice.
Positive Impact: Help transform lives, supporting service users and their families within their communities Be part of a progressive multidisciplinary team delivering life-changing care while working at the forefront of mental health innovation.
Apply today Highfield Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer.
All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.