Assistant Psychologist Wicklow

TN Ireland; Leinster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established mental health service provider is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join their dedicated team. This role involves working with young people facing mental health challenges, providing essential support in a dynamic clinical environment. Candidates should possess a recognized qualification in psychology and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. The position offers opportunities for professional development and career progression, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in mental health care.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Annual Increments

Comprehensive Induction Training

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Career Progression Opportunities

Group Health Insurance Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Must meet PSI guidelines for assistant psychologist in Irish Health Service.
• Experience in clinical settings required.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary team to provide mental health services.
• Manage workload and complete projects related to service delivery.

Skills

Psychology

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

Recognized Qualification in Psychology

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Saint John of God Community Mental Health Services

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Wicklow, Ireland

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Other

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Lucena Clinic, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services

Initial Base: Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow

Lucena Clinic provides a comprehensive Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service for young people with moderate to severe mental health disorders to defined catchment areas, with an under 18 population of 172,585, residing in South Dublin City and County plus North and West County Wicklow. Clinical Teams are based throughout the catchment area operating clinics in Tallaght, Rathgar, Dun Laoghaire, Bray, Wicklow town and Arklow.

Assistant Psychologist - Lucena CAMHS Wicklow

(Fixed term 12 months, full time)

SJOG Community Mental Health, Lucena CAMHS, Wicklow Town

Lucena CAMHS provides a comprehensive Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service to defined catchment areas residing in South Dublin City and County plus North and West County Wicklow . An opportunity has arisen for an assistant psychologist to join an established, experienced, consultant led multidisciplinary team as part of a waiting list initiative . The successful candidate will also be part of a highly skilled and active psychology department.

Role Summary & Minimum Requirements

The successful candidate will be flexible, committed and possess:

A recognised qualification in Psychology and meet the PSI guidelines for employment as am assistant psychologist in the Irish Health Service.

Experience of working in clinical settings.

Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.

An ability to manage workload, perform under pressure and achieve deadlines.

An ability to undertake and complete projects in relation to innovation and improvement in service delivery.

A high capacity for responsibility, together with excellent organisational, interpersonal, time management and communication skills with an ability to supervise and prioritise the workload of supervisees.

A full clean driving license and access to car

Remuneration

Salary Grade 6521 PSYCHOLOGY ASSISTANT on the Consolidated HSE Pay Scale

Initial location

The initial location of this role is in Lucena CAMHS Wickow. However, you may be required, from time to time, to work at SJOG CAMHS other places of business or/and the premises of such associated companies or organisations as SJOG CAMHS may require. You will be given as much notice of any such change of place of work as is reasonably practicable.

Application Process:

The selection process for this competition will compromise several elements to select successful candidates for the position. These may include the following:

• Shortlisting based in the information contained within your application.
• Competitive competency-based interview.
• Presentation

A panel may be formed from this competition from which current and future, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies may be filled over the next 12 months.

If your application contains gaps of employment within in your CV, please be advised that under HIQA, TUSLA and CORU regulations we are required to have explanatory information for these time periods. These must be provided with your application.

Why work for us?

St John of God offers a range of benefits to staff including the following:

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Annual Increments
• Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/ professional development
• Paid sick leave (minimum service period applies)
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (minimum service period applies)
• Opportunities for career progression
• Group Health Insurance Scheme through VHI
• Group HSF Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Closing Date: Friday 16 th of May 2025

Informal enquiries in relation to the above post may be made to:Dr. Fay Murphy, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Head of Department of Psychology on 01 492 3596.

Occupop Reference: LUC-APR-2025-05

St John of God Community Services are equal opportunities employers.

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