Interim Discipline Manager - Principal Psychologist in Dublin | Central Remedial Clinic Jobs

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Interim Discipline Manager - Principal Psychologist

• Dublin, Ireland
• Full time, Contract

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Established in 1951, the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) is a voluntary organisation and national charity working with children and adults with disabilities.The voluntary sector provides 75% of the disability services in Ireland and, alongside a number of voluntary organisations and the Health Service Executive (HSE), the CRC works to provide a variety of services to children and adults with disabilities. We provide general disability services along with and in partnership with the HSE and the wi

Established in 1951, the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) is a voluntary organisation and national charity working with children and adults with disabilities.The voluntary sector provides 75% of the disability services in Ireland and, alongside a number of voluntary organisations and the Health Service Executive (HSE), the CRC works to provide a variety of services to children and adults with disabilities. We provide general disability services along with and in partnership with the HSE and the wi Show more

Description

Interim Discipline Manager, Principal Psychologist, Children's Disability Network Teams

Full-time 12 month Fixed Term Contract (1 WTE 35 hours)

The Children’s Disability Network Manager (CDNM) is the Operational Line Manager for the Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT). The Interim Principal Psychologist will work in collaboration with CDNMs in the Health Region and other Discipline Managers in CDNTS, Primary Care and CAMHS to ensure particular elements as set out in this Job Specification and that emerge as service priorities are progressed.

The Interim Prinicipal Psychologist is appointed to provide professional leadership, guidance, and support to Psychology staff within a multidisciplinary service model. Their service focuses on developing high-quality, integrated services for children with complex needs and their families, ensuring professional standards are maintained, and collaborating with other key services like Primary Care and CAMHS.

The Interim Principal Psychologist will facilitate continuous quality improvement, manage clinical pathways, contribute to the development of policies and procedures, and provide support in managing issues such as referral intake, caseloads, and staff development.

The main focus of the role initially will be continuous improvement, clinical governance and service development and the role will report to the Kaizen Lead as part of the Kaizen Promotion Office. This is also an exciting opportunity for professional development with specific training provided to support you in this role in Lean methodology.

The CRC recently launched its new strategy, refreshed purpose, and bold ambitions for services. This includes a continuing programme of transformation and change to deliver equity of service in line with Strategic Priority 1 and our values. This is an exciting opportunity to realise quality services that meet the needs of children with complex disabilities, aligned with national policy.

The successful candidate will have the following essential requirements:

• A recognised University degree or diploma obtained with first or second class honours in which psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject,
• A recognised postgraduate professional psychological qualification appropriate to the area of professional psychology in which the position is designated
• Have at least eight years satisfactory post graduate experience in the area of professional psychology in which the position is designated inclusive of any time spent in pursuing a course leading to the post graduate qualification and including at least three years satisfactory experience in a senior capacity
• Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office

In addition to the essential criteria outlined below, we are looking for someone who lives our core values:

• Person-Centredness – People with disabilities at the heart of everything
• Quality – Always meeting expected standards, learning from what we do and striving for better
• Respect – Honouring one another
• Courage – Leading with resolve
• Collaboration – Knowing that we’re better when we work together
• Stewardship – Responsibly caring for and managing the assets and resources entrusted to us.

Candidates must also demonstrate:

• Particular experience of working in Children’s Disability Services and have an understanding of the complexities of the needs of children accessing a CDNT Service.
• Knowledge of the requirements of SLTs working on CDNTs, a clear understanding of the model of service and of the policies underpinning delivery of CDNT services.

It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies and knowledge for the post. Department of Health Salary Scale apply, Prinicipal Psychologist Grade 3727 (current salary €114,961 - €133,271).

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Informal enquires to Orla Clancy (Head of Children's Services) at [e-mail].

A panel will be created from this campaign from which current and future permanent, specified purpose, whole-time and part-time posts for CRC Children’s Disability Services will be filled.

Data Protection: Please refer to crc_job_application_privacy_notice.pdf to learn more about how we handle your personal data and the rights that you have during the recruitment cycle.

This role is subject to HSE Approval.

We reserve the right to close this competition early if we receive a very high volume of applications.

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Central Remedial Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer