Job Title:
Clinical Psychologist in Forensic Setting
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About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our team at Portlaoise Prison. As a member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality psychological assessments and interventions to men with complex needs.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Carry a clinical caseload and contribute to the delivery of a professional Psychology Service appropriate to client and IPS needs
* Carry out appropriate psychological assessments with the client group, and formulate and implement psychological therapeutic intervention or management as appropriate
* Provide professional reports as required e.g. to support the Parole Board process
* Work effectively with other team members, and participate in inter-agency work practice and service delivery as required
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Essential Qualifications and Competencies:
1. Candidates must:
(a) Be eligible for graduate membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or the British Psychological Society (BPS)
and
(b) (i) Hold a postgraduate professional qualification in Clinical Psychology recognised by PSI. (Applicants with qualifications obtained outside of Ireland must obtain a statement of equivalence in Clinical Psychology from the Department of Health);
or
(ii) Hold a postgraduate professional qualification in Counselling Psychology recognised by PSI. (Applicants with qualifications obtained outside of Ireland must obtain a statement of equivalence in Counselling Psychology from the Department of Health)
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Desirable Qualifications and Competencies:
* Experience in addressing emotional, mental health and offence-related difficulties with a forensic population and a group setting.
* Experience of providing consultation, education, guidance and support to multidisciplinary colleagues.
* Further therapeutic or research qualifications.