Psychologist - Children's Disability Network Team (SC24-510)

T-pro; Lucan and Pettycanon; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health services provider in Leinster is looking for an Entry-level Psychologist to join its well-established team. This role involves providing psychological services to children aged 0-18 years and their families. Successful candidates will have a degree in Psychology and relevant post-graduate qualifications. Opportunities for professional development and continuous supervision are provided in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Psychology with honors.
• Post-graduate psychology qualification accredited in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology.
• Demonstrated competence in child disability services.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services to children and families.
• Conduct assessments and diagnostics.
• Implement programs and manage behavior.

Skills

Competence in working with children with disabilities

Understanding of interdisciplinary working

Parent training delivery

Education

University degree in Psychology (QQI level 8)

Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification

Job description

Overview Of The Post

The Psychologist will join the well-established psychology department in CDNT 5 and work as a member of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with MDT colleagues providing services to children from 0-18 years and families who are accessing the Children's Disability Network Team.

Job Description

Applications are invited for the above position. Part Time Options may be considered. A panel will be formed from which other permanent or temporary posts may be filled.

The Psychologist will provide a range of psychological services as required in partnership with families and other members of the team, including assessment, diagnostics, programme implementation and behavior management. Running parent training courses is included as part of the role. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychologist to develop their skills and help shape Children\'s disability services while supported through senior psychologists.

The psychologist will report to the CDNT manager. Professional clinical supervision will be provided. The ability to manage and prioritize a busy caseload, and work in an inter-disciplinary way using a family centred practice approach are also key requirements of the role. Continuous Professional Development opportunities will be provided.

Essential Qualifications

• Have a university degree or diploma (QQI level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject.


• 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 from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health. Application for this post must be inclusive of letter of validation.


• Demonstrate competence in the area of working with children with disabilities.


• Demonstrate an understanding of interdisciplinary working, family-centred practice and a high standard of suitability for the proper discharge of the office.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with complex needs and their families.


• Experience delivering group work and parent training programmes.

How to apply

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Mental Health Care