Lead Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Intellectual Disabilities

MatchMedics; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of residential care in Ireland seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in Intellectual Disabilities. This role involves providing psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, and treatment for children and adolescents. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering person-centered care and support. The ideal candidate will have specialist registration with the Irish Medical Council and significant experience in child mental health. Responsibilities include clinical management and consultation with families. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in child and adolescent mental health and/or intellectual disability psychiatry.
• Commitment to values-based, person-centred care for individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Provide ongoing clinical management, including medication oversight and crisis intervention.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members to develop integrated care plans.
• Support families and schools through consultation and coordinated care planning.
• Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to junior staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical decision-making

Managing complex presentations

Education

Specialist registration with the Irish Medical Council in Psychiatry

Job description

A leading provider of residential care in Ireland seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in Intellectual Disabilities. This role involves providing psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, and treatment for children and adolescents. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering person-centered care and support. The ideal candidate will have specialist registration with the Irish Medical Council and significant experience in child mental health. Responsibilities include clinical management and consultation with families. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.