Assistant Psychologist

Headway Ireland - Brain Injury Services and Support; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established organization dedicated to supporting individuals with acquired brain injuries. As an Assistant Psychologist, you will play a vital role in delivering specialist assessment and rehabilitation services. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the psychological well-being and social reintegration of clients. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to make a difference in the lives of others, this role is perfect for you. Embrace this chance to grow professionally while helping those in need.

Qualifications

• Degree in psychology recognised by the PSI/BPS required.
• Previous experience with neuropsychological assessment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Psychological Services team in providing assessment and treatment.
• Assist in planning and implementing rehabilitation programmes.

Skills

Psychology Degree

Neuropsychological Assessment

Anxiety Management Training

Group Facilitation

Excellent Administration Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Psychology

Job description

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Location:Blackhall Place, Dublin 7

Hours:Full-time (35 hours per week)

Contract type:One year contract

Closing date:12th May 2025

Headway is an internationally accredited service organisation that supports adults who are affected by an AcquiredBrain Injury, whether from stroke, traumatic head injury or other cause. With 90 staff throughout the country, Headway serves over 1200 clients and family members and answers around 1000 helpline queries per annum.

We are currently seeking to recruit an Assistant Psychologist to join our team. This contract role will will be based in our head office in Dublin 7.

Skills/Experience Required

• Degree in psychology recognised by the PSI / BPS required.
• Previous experience of neuropsychological assessment, anxiety management training or work with people with acquired brain injury is desirable.
• Enthusiasm and attention to detail are essential.
• Previous group facilitation and clinical experience an advantage.
• Excellent administration and computer skills.
  
  

Role Summary

To support the work of the psychological services and rehabilitation teams in providing specialist assessment and rehabilitation services to persons with an acquired brain injury and their families.

Main Duties

• Supports the Psychological Services team in providing a service for persons with a brain injury including individual & group assessment and treatment. Knowledge of cognitive, behavioural and functional assessment measures would be an advantage.
• Supports the Psychological Services team in providing specialist vocational assessment and rehabilitation for persons with brain injury.
• Contributes through collaboration with other disciplines to the delivery and development of clinical services that maintain, promote and re-establish psychological well-being and social re-integration of persons with brain injury.
• Assists the Rehabilitation Team in the planning, implementation, administration and review of specialist rehabilitation programmes for persons with brain injury.
• Group facilitation and support cover as required in all groups running across Dublin services.
• Attends relevant team meetings and staff meetings as appropriate and agreed with the Manager.
• Co-facilitation of Carer Group on a monthly basis (Saturday morning / weekday evening).
  
  

Headway is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Ireland at the time of application.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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