Bloomfield Hospital is inviting applications for a Locum Psychologist.
About Bloomfield: Bloomfield Hospital is a 131-bed in-patient mental health service, registered as an approved centre with the Mental Health Commission.
Our ethos is rooted in honouring the dignity of everyone who enters our doors.
We provide a spectrum of neuropsychiatric services to adults with a range of serious and enduring mental health needs such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's Disease, as well as individuals with early onset dementias, schizophrenia, and mood disorders.
We are the only facility in Ireland that provides a high level of specialised care for people with Huntington's disease.
In Bloomfield Hospital, there is a focus on creating a therapeutic environment by using recovery-oriented clinical practices and therapeutic interventions, which are evidence-based to enable and support patients to achieve their highest level of functioning and quality of life.
This care is delivered through a Multidisciplinary Team including colleagues in Psychiatry, Psychology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language, Dietetics, Physiotherapy, and General Practice.
We have over 200 multidisciplinary team members delivering the highest standards of care in a friendly and inclusive workplace.
The appointed Psychologist will support the team of Psychologists and the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to assess and intervene with residents, in relation to any, or a combination of the following mental health difficulties including, but not exclusive to: Huntington's, Schizophrenia, Parkinson's, Bipolar Disorder, Brain Injuries, Dementia, etc.
Essential qualifications: Hold a postgraduate professional qualification in Clinical/Counselling Psychology recognized by PSI.
Applicants with qualifications outside of Ireland must have validation from the Department of Health.
A minimum of 1 year post graduate experience.
Please note we are not sponsoring work permits for this role.