Overview
Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist roles in Dun Laoghaire. 35 hour week, Monday to Friday. Six month contract to begin. HSE aligned pay scales. The role is within a Child Primary Care Team delivering evidence-based psychological supports to children and young people in a family-centred environment.
This position involves working as part of a Level 2 Enhanced Multidisciplinary Team with children with complex needs, alongside Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work and a project coordinator.
The project includes universal and targeted parent education and support resources, staff upskilling, development of new primary care clinical service pathways, integrated database development, routine audit and service evaluation, and an area-wide model of enhanced multidisciplinary working.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide psychological assessments and therapeutic support to children presenting with emotional, behavioural, and developmental concerns (e.g. anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum conditions).
* Develop evidence-informed, child-centred treatment plans in collaboration with children, families, and MDT colleagues.
* Deliver individual and group-based psychological interventions as appropriate.
* Engage in collaborative goal setting, therapeutic planning, and case formulation.
* Provide consultation and support to parents, carers, and other professionals involved in the child\'s care.
* Participate in service development, quality initiatives, and continuous professional improvement.
Eligibility Criteria
* Doctorate or equivalent in Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychology and/or Chartered Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychologist through PSI.
* Candidates qualified overseas must provide evidence of validation by the Department of Health at the time of application.
* Eligibility for registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland.
* Demonstrable knowledge of a range of Psychological assessment and therapeutic models.
* Experience delivering psychological interventions to children and families.
* Excellent clinical assessment, formulation, and therapeutic planning skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied caseload.
* Full driver\'s license and access to a car.
What to expect
* Competitive HSE salary in line with Psychologists' experience.
* 35 hour work week, Monday-Friday.
* Structured clinical supervision and professional development.
* Supportive Multidisciplinary team environment.
* Flexible work arrangements where possible.
What you need to do now
For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at or by phone at
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