Basic Grade Clinical Psychologist
Basic Grade Clinical Psychologist role supporting adults with intellectual disabilities, offering supervision, MDT working and professional development.
Basic Grade Clinical Psychologist
Location: Swords, Co. Dublin (with travel across North County Dublin & County Meath)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Point 1 of the Clinical Psychologist Salary Scale (€60,437 per annum)
For over 40 years, Prosper Group has been a leading provider of high-quality, person-centred services for adults with intellectual disabilities. We are now seeking a Basic Grade Clinical Psychologist to join our supportive and progressive multidisciplinary team. This role is ideally suited to a newly qualified or early-career psychologist who is interested in developing their clinical skills within disability services, under the guidance and supervision of experienced clinicians.
About the Role
The successful candidate will provide psychology services across Prosper Fingal and Prosper Meath, including assessment, intervention, consultation, and contribution to service development. You will work closely with the Senior Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Services Manager, receiving regular supervision, mentorship, and support to develop your clinical practice. This post offers an excellent opportunity to consolidate core clinical skills while working within a well-established, values-driven organisation. It will also include working in frontline services providing positive behaviour support, completing assessments, developing support plans working within a multi- disciplinary team.
Essential Requirements
1. Recognised postgraduate qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (PSI-recognised and validated by the Department of Health)
2. A strong interest in working within disability services
3. Full clean manual driving licence and access to a car
Skills, Competencies & Knowledge
4. Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred services
5. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
6. Awareness of professional ethics and current issues in psychology practice
7. Foundational knowledge of assessment and evidence-based interventions
8. Willingness to learn, develop, and apply best practice under supervision
9. Good written and verbal communication skills
10. Organised and flexible approach to planning and delivering clinical supports
11. Commitment to continuing professional development
Why Work With Prosper?
12. Structured supervision and clinical support
13. Generous Annual Leave
14. Sick Pay Scheme
15. Pension & Death in Service Benefit
16. Maternity Leave Allowance (after 12 months' service)
17. Employee Assistance Programme
18. Training and Continuous Professional Development opportunities
19. Cycle to Work Scheme
20. Career progression opportunities within the organisation
21. Modern facilities and a positive, supportive work environment
If you are a newly qualified Clinical Psychologist seeking a supportive role where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Prosper Fingal is an Equal Opportunities Employer.