Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychologist

Evolve Ireland

Gorey

On-site

EUR 75,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Pension contributions

Private healthcare

Hybrid working

Birthday day off

Company laptop

Job summary

Evolve Ireland is seeking a Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychologist to deliver high-quality neurodevelopmental assessments for children, young people and families. You’ll join a supportive multidisciplinary team and work across autism, ADHD, and related conditions using evidence-based practice.

You will conduct evaluations, generate diagnostic formulations, provide feedback to families, and help produce timely reports using smart tools, with hybrid in-person and remote components.

Qualifications

recognised university degree or diploma with psychology as a major subject and honours
postgraduate qualification recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
for Educational Psychologists: PSI recognised qualification in Educational Psychology
minimum of 3 years’ experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism/ADHD or other neurodevelopmental conditions
strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations
knowledge of DSM-5 criteria for autism/ADHD/id
experience cognitive assessments for autism/ADHD across age groups
trained in neurodevelopmental diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2/ADI-R

Responsibilities

Conduct face-to-face structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental assessment process
Conduct remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers
Participate in peer MDT diagnostic discussions with senior clinicians
Deliver clear, compassionate feedback to families
Produce accurate clinical reports including diagnostic formulations with smart tools
Meet service KPIs and deadlines
Provide clinical supervision where applicable
Travel to clinic bases for in-person assessments (hybrid)

Skills

Diagnostic assessment

Report writing

Time management

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Clinical supervision

Education

NQAI Level 8 Psychology

PSI-validated Clinical/Counselling Psychology

Educational Psychology (PSI)

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychologist

Salary: €75,000- €130,000 per annum, dependant on experience.

Shift and schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours per week). Part-time hours are also considered (minimum 3 days per week).

Location: Gorey, County Wexford.

Why work with Evolve Ireland:

Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team dedicated to transforming neurodevelopmental care in Ireland and beyond. At Evolve, we offer:

A values-led culture where clinical excellence, compassion, and staff wellbeing come first.

Continued professional development, clinical supervision, and reflective practice to support your ongoing clinical growth.

Competitive salary based on experience, with annual salary reviews and pension contributions.

Generous leave entitlement, including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays - and a day off for your birthday.

Private healthcare to support your physical and mental health

A company laptop and on-call IT support to enable seamless remote and hybrid working.

Opportunities to contribute beyond clinical work via the Evolve Skills & Research Academy: training, research & content development.

Company events and a collaborative, multidisciplinary team passionate about improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and families in Ireland.

About the Role

At Evolve Ireland, we equip our clinicians with cutting-edge tools and support so they can focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional care to children, young people, and their families.

You’ll join a passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people. Our service specialises in high-quality, evidence-based assessments for autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, communication and coordination difficulties under the Assessment of Need pathway, alongside private work. As a Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychologist, you’ll play a central role in delivering comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, contributing your expertise in diagnostic formulation, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based practice. You will help ensure timely, accurate reports that lead to appropriate supports and improved outcomes for children, adults and their families.

As a Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychologist, you will be responsible for:

Conducting face-to-face structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental Assessment of Need process.

Conducting remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers.

Participating collaboratively in peer MDT diagnostic discussions, supported by senior clinicians.

Delivering clear, compassionate feedback to families.

Producing accurate clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations, with the help of our smart tools.

Working efficiently to meet service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Delivering clinical supervision (where applicable).

Travelling to our clinic base(s) to conduct in-person assessments (hybrid).

Qualifications and Experience

A recognised university degree or diploma (NQAI Level 8 equivalent) obtained with first or second-class honours, in which psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject.

A postgraduate professional psychological qualification recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, OR a postgraduate professional psychology qualification validated by the Department of Health and Children in Clinical or Counselling Psychology.

For Educational Psychologists: a postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology recognised by the PSI.

Minimum of 3 years’ experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD, or other neurodevelopmental conditions with children and young people and/or adults.

Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations

In-depth knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria (or equivalent) for autism, ADHD, intellectual disability.

Experience conducting cognitive assessments for autism and/or ADHD, with children and young people OR/AND adults

Trained and experienced in the use of neurodevelopmental diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, etc

Effective time management and caseload organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and meet clinical deadlines

Highly developed written language skills used to produce high-quality clinical reports

Well-developed communication skills with children, young people, and their families, ensuring compassionate, clear, and professional interactions throughout the assessment process

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and participate in collaborative diagnostic discussions.

Must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.

About Evolve Ireland

At Evolve Ireland, we do things differently. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, Evolve Psychology began with a bold aim to redefine what clinical and neurodevelopmental psychology means in practice. Laura’s vision was simple yet powerful: to bring care, connection, empathy, and clinical excellence together, with no compromise.

What started as a small practice delivering expert witness and neurodevelopmental assessments has grown into an international independent psychology and neurodevelopmental service providing services across the UK, Ireland and beyond.

In Ireland, we are regionally and nationally approved by the HSE to deliver neurodevelopmental and single discipline SLT and OT assessments. We also accept privately funded referrals. We specialise in a number of different assessment pathways which include:

Neurodevelopmental assessments through the HSE Assessment of Need (AON) pathway

Multi-disciplinary Autism Assessments, delivered under the National Framework for Autism Assessments

Specialist assessments on behalf of regional Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs)

Specialist individual assessments by Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists alone or as part of a multidisciplinary assessment under AON or via CDNT referral

Comprehensive assessments of intellectual ability

Privately funded neurodevelopmental assessments

Privately funded SpLD (Dyslexia and Dyscalculia) assessments

What sets Evolve Ireland apart?

Expert leadership: Founded and led by Dr Laura Powling, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 20+ years’ experience across mental health, psychological, forensic and neurodevelopmental services, bringing deep clinical insight and hands‑on leadership to everything we do.

National HSE approved provider: Recognised for the high‑quality services we provide, offering services regionally and nationally across Ireland

Dedicated Clinical Leadership - Across all of our clinical pathways

Gold Standard Assessments compliant with NICE, PSI and other national and international assessment standards

Access to digital tools to support assessment delivery, including an electronic health record system

Comprehensive CPD and discipline‑specific clinical supervision offerings

We prioritise clinical quality and real impact, not speed or scale at the expense of care. Our assessments are evidence‑based, multidisciplinary, and designed to support the whole person, not just produce a diagnosis.

We offer more than assessment work. Our clinicians can contribute to the Evolve International Skills & Research Academy, developing training and post‑assessment support for families and educational providers, shaping neuroinclusive content, or collaborating on research, all part of our broader mission to raise awareness and improve support for neurodivergent individuals, educational institutions and workplaces.

We have a strong, values‑led culture. Compassion, clarity, and integrity guide everything we do, from our team interactions to the way we support families.

Multi‑channel employee engagement- A dedicated, holistic approach to employee engagement and wellbeing. Including online community information forum, team meetings, company events, open feedback forums, management Q&A sessions, employee recognition and awards.

We’re growing sustainably, with purpose. With new clinics across Ireland targeting areas of most need and hard to reach communities. This includes hybrid and online assessments, where clinically appropriate. We are also a carbon‑neutral company.