Child & Adolescent Psychologist — Multidisciplinary Impact

Allied Health/Nursing; Donegal; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment is recruiting a Staff Grade Psychologist in Donegal Town for a specialist children’s disability service. The post involves assessment, intervention and collaboration with families and a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes for service users.

The role requires QQI Level 8 with Psychology major and PSI qualification, with experience with children and young people. Salary ranges from €62,596 to €107,162 per year on a contract basis.

Qualifications

• Hold a university degree or diploma equivalent to QQI Level 8 with Psychology as a major and a minimum of Second Class Honours (Grade 2).
• Hold an Irish postgraduate professional qualification in Psychology, accredited by PSI, in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments of children and young people with developmental, behavioural, emotional and learning needs.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based psychological interventions, including behavioural support and emotional regulation.
• Provide guidance and support to families, carers and staff regarding psychological and developmental needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to individualised care planning.
• Collaborate with educational, healthcare and social care professionals to ensure coordinated service delivery.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, case notes and assessment reports.
• Participate in clinical supervision, training and CPD.
• Contribute to service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures and professional ethics.

Education

QQI Level 8 degree with Psychology major (Second Class Honours)

Irish postgraduate professional qualification in Psychology (PSI) - Clinical/Counselling/Educational

Job description

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment is recruiting a Staff Grade Psychologist in Donegal Town for a specialist children’s disability service. The post involves assessment, intervention and collaboration with families and a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes for service users.

The role requires QQI Level 8 with Psychology major and PSI qualification, with experience with children and young people. Salary ranges from €62,596 to €107,162 per year on a contract basis.