Clinical Psychologist – Adults

Allied Health/Nursing; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health Service Executive (HSE) in North Dublin seeks a Clinical Psychologist – Adults to deliver high-quality assessment, intervention, consultation and support to adults within community and primary care services.

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based psychological services to adults with a broad range of mental health, emotional, behavioural, cognitive, and complex clinical needs.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or an equivalent recognised by the Department of Health.
• Minimum 1–2 years’ post-qualification experience working with adult populations.
• Experience completing psychological assessments and delivering therapeutic interventions within adult mental health, primary care, rehabilitation, disability, or community services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist psychological assessments for adults with a wide range of mental health and cognitive needs.
• Develop and implement evidence-based intervention plans tailored to service users.
• Provide individual, family, and group interventions as required.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessment and intervention planning.
• Provide consultation and psychoeducation to families, carers, and professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with standards.
• Participate in case conferences, clinical reviews and meetings.
• Manage and prioritise caseloads within service demands.
• Complete clinical documentation and reports within agreed timelines.
• Maintain statistics and activity data and participate in service planning.

Skills

Assessment

Therapy delivery

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Job description

Clinical Psychologist – Adults

The Clinical Psychologist will provide high-quality psychological assessment, intervention, consultation, and support services to adults within HSE community and primary care services in North Dublin. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based psychological services to adults presenting with a broad range of mental health, emotional, behavioural, cognitive, and complex clinical needs.

I have multiple positions so can accept Staff or Senior Grade applications.

Responsibilities of Clinical Psychologist – Adults

• Conduct specialist psychological assessments for adults presenting with a wide range of mental health, emotional, behavioural, cognitive, and neuropsychological difficulties.
• Undertake cognitive, behavioural, emotional, adaptive functioning, and diagnostic assessments where appropriate.
• Develop and implement evidence-based intervention plans tailored to the needs of service users.
• Provide individual, family, and group interventions as required.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessment and intervention planning.
• Provide consultation and psychoeducation to families, carers, and relevant professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with HSE standards and professional guidelines.
• Participate in case conferences, clinical reviews, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Manage and prioritise caseloads effectively within service demands.

• Participate in clinical supervision and continuing professional development.
• Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement initiatives, and outcome measurement.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR and HSE policies.

• Complete clinical documentation and reports within agreed timelines.
• Maintain statistics and activity data as required.
• Participate in service meetings and operational planning.
• Support efficient management of waiting lists and referrals.

Requirements of Clinical Psychologist – Adults

• A Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or an equvilent recognised by the Department of Health
• A minimum of 1–2 years’ relevant post-qualification experience working with adult populations.
• Experience completing psychological assessments and delivering therapeutic interventions within adult mental health, primary care, rehabilitation, disability, or community services.

• Previous experience within HSE adult services would be beneficial
• Experience working with adults presenting with complex mental health difficulties, neurodiversity, acquired brain injury, or intellectual disability.
• Training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches relevant to adult populations.
• Full clean driving licence and access to own transport.

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