Psychologist – Children's Disability Network Team
Location: Athy/Kildare Town, Co. Kildare. 2 x Permanent Contract – 35 hours per week. Clinical Psychologist Salary Scale €61,976 to €106,101 DOE.
The South Kildare West Wicklow CDNT operates a biopsychosocial model and adopts a Family‑Centred Approach in line with the National Framework for Progressing Disability Services. The CDNT provides supports across South Kildare and West Wicklow. The psychologist will work as part of an inter‑disciplinary team to provide clinical supports to children and young people aged 0‑18 years who present with complex needs associated with a disability.
Responsibilities
* Selection, administration and analysis of a range of standardised and non‑standardised assessments of cognitive ability, emotional well‑being and behaviour.
* Case formulation that informs programme/intervention development, including individual learning programmes and skills training.
* Development of behaviour management plans and provision of support regarding the implementation of such plans.
* Facilitation of group interventions and individual interventions for service users, their families or staff.
* Participation in continuing professional development, including in‑service training, attending or presenting at conferences/courses relevant to practice.
Requirements
* Hold a university degree or diploma (QQ1 level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology is the major subject, and honours obtained in that subject; AND have an Irish post‑graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology, or an equivalent qualification validated by the Department of Health.
* Demonstrate competence in working with intellectual disabilities – at least 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification, or at least 60 days or equivalent post‑qualification supervised experience as a psychologist.
* Experience of working with children with a disability.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Must have a full, valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
* Must be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship.
Benefits
* 29 days annual leave.
* Paid maternity/paternity leave (subject to service).
* Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme – Employer 7 % & Employee 5 % contributions.
* Optional salary protection plan.
* Flexible hours.
* Employee assistance programme.
* ESDA.ie and local employee discounts.
* Personal development, professional growth and career progression.
Closing date for applications is 4th December 2025.
A detailed job description is available on request. Informal enquiries to Catherine Byrne.
Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information provided in your application against the requirements of the role. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales.
About Kare
Kare delivers a wide range of community‑based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way. Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential. Our values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person‑Centred. Visit our website: Home | Kare.
Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encouraging applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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