Key Worker in Early Intervention in Psychosis CMSOCT2602

Health Service Executive; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint John of God Community Services invites applications for the role of Key Worker in Early Intervention in Psychosis – Adult Service. The post supports assessment and psychosocial interventions for people with possible First Episode of Psychosis, within the DETECT network in Dublin and East region.

The successful applicant will engage with service users and families, deliver detailed clinical assessments, and contribute to the ongoing evaluation of the EIP programme.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for CORU registration on the Occupational Therapists Register or Social Worker Register.
• Three years full-time (or aggregate) post-qualification clinical experience in mental health services.
• Proof of statutory registration before contract of employment is issued.
• For CNS EIPKW: nursing registration on the Psychiatric Register or eligibility, with post-registration experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals referred with possible First Episode of Psychosis (FEP).
• Provide detailed specialist clinical assessments and psychosocial interventions.
• Engage actively with individuals and their families/carers and contribute to programme evaluation.

Skills

CORU registration eligibility

Mental health clinical experience

Engagement with FEP assessment

Education

Third level qualification

Job description

Reference: CMSOCT2602

Category: Patient and Client Care

Grade: Psychosis Key Worker, Early Intervention 6522

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Health region: HSE Dublin and South East

County: Wicklow

Location: Rathnew, Co. Wicklow

Recruiter: St. John of God Community Services

Contract type: Permanent Wholetime

Key Worker in Early Intervention in Psychosis – Adult Service

Either Grade code – 3072 (Occupational Therapist or Social Worker)

OR

Grade code – 2625 (Clinical Nurse Specialist Early Intervention in Psychosis Key Worker (CNS EIPKW))

(1 x Permanent, Full‑time post)

Saint John of God Community Services, Community Mental Health Services Cluain Mhuire Service are now inviting applications for the post of Key Worker in the Adult Early Intervention in Psychosis Service OR Clinical Nurse Specialist Early Intervention in Psychosis Key Worker. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, innovative and committed to providing a quality service that responds to the needs and priorities of our service users.

Role Summary

Established in 2005, the Dublin and East Treatment and Early Care Team (DETECT) is an Irish Early Intervention for Psychosis Service (www.detect.ie).

This post would suit an experienced clinician who has extensive experience working with people who present with psychosis. The Key Worker will focus on the assessment of individuals referred to the service with a possible First Episode of Psychosis (FEP). Key to this role is assertive engagement with individuals presenting with a possible FEP, the provision of detailed specialist clinical assessments, and the delivery of psychosocial interventions for the individual and their family/carers. They will also contribute to the evaluation of the EIP programme.

Minimum Requirements for Key Worker in Early Intervention in Psychosis- Adult Service (Grade code – 3072)

The successful candidate will possess a relevant third level qualification and in addition, candidates must at the latest date of application:

• i) Be registered or be eligible for registration on the Occupational Therapists Register or Social Worker Register maintained by the relevant Registration Board at CORU
• ii) Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years) post qualification clinical experience in mental health services.
• iii) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
• iv) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register /Social Worker Register maintained by the relevant Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.

Minimum Requirements for Clinical Nurse Specialist Early Intervention in Psychosis Key Worker (CNS EIPKW)

Candidates must have at the latest date of application:

• Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc
• (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:
• i) Be a registered nurse on the Psychiatric Register of Nurses and Midwives held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be eligible to be so registered.
• And (iii) Have a minimum of 1 years’ post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 1 years’ full time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made (taking into account (ii) (iii) if relevant)
• iv) Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience or an aggregate of 1 years’ full time experience in specialist area of community based acute mental health care
• v) Have successfully completed a post registration program of study, as certified by the education provider which verifies that the applicant has achieved a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 9 or higher award (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above) that is relevant to the specialist area of care.

Candidates must also:

• Have knowledge and understanding of psychosis and the complex needs of this group.
• Be familiar with comorbid mental health conditions such as other neurodevelopmental disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, emotional dysregulation difficulties and drug and alcohol abuse.
• Have experience of group work and working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous experience of working in an Adult Mental Health service is essential
• Prior experience in new service development would be an advantage.

Closing date

16/10/2026 17:00:00

Proposed interview date

TBC

Informal enquiries

Informal inquiries to Prof. Mary Clarke, Consultant Psychiatrist, by emailing [e-mail] or telephoning 01 2791700 or Dr Sean Naughton Consultant Psychiatrist by emailing [e-mail] or telephoning 01 2791700.