Job Title: Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist – CAMHS
Location: Ballymun, Dublin
Contract Type: Full-time, 6-12 Month Contract
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 35-hour week
Salary: Aligned with HSE Pay Scales
Are you a passionate and motivated Clinical Psychologist looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people?
We are currently recruiting a Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist to join a dynamic and highly supportive CAMHS team based in Ballymun. This is a 6-month to 1-year contract, with the opportunity to work alongside a well-respected and nurturing Principal Psychologist who is deeply committed to professional development and team support.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, supporting young people and their families as they navigate moderate to severe mental health challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for children and adolescents presenting with complex mental health needs.
2. Formulate and deliver individualised, evidence-based interventions (e.g., CBT, DBT-informed approaches, systemic and family interventions).
3. Engage in multidisciplinary case discussions and contribute psychological expertise to treatment planning.
4. Provide psychoeducation, therapeutic input, and support to families and carers.
5. Liaise and collaborate with external agencies including schools, GPs, and social care teams.
6. Maintain up-to-date and accurate clinical records in accordance with professional and legal standards.
7. Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, and continuous professional development.
8. Contribute to the ongoing development of clinical services and service improvement initiatives.
Eligibility Criteria:
9. A recognised qualification at doctoral level (or equivalent) in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology.
10. PSI membership or eligibility for registration.
11. Candidates qualified overseas must provide evidence of validation by the Department of Health at the time of application.
12. A minimum of one year's post-qualification experience (ideally with children/adolescents or within CAMHS settings).
13. Demonstrable experience in psychological assessment and intervention with young people.
14. Strong understanding of child and adolescent development, trauma-informed care, and family systems.
15. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team-working skills.
16. Ability to manage a varied and complex caseload autonomously.
17. Full driver's licence and access to own transport (preferred but not essential for this location).
Benefits:
18. Competitive HSE-aligned salary based on experience
19. Full-time contract, Monday – Friday, 35 hour working week for 6 to 12 months
20. Structured clinical supervision and ongoing CPD opportunities
21. A highly collaborative, supportive, and well-established MDT
22. Flexible working arrangements where possible
23. Opportunity to gain experience in a specialist CAMHS setting
What you need to do now:
To express interest or learn more about this role, please contact Charlene Cooke in confidence at or by phone at 089 945 5139.
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