Psychologist

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment; Donegal; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment is seeking a Staff Grade Psychologist for a child-focused service in Donegal town. You will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering assessments, interventions, and support for children and families.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, professional development, and safeguarding within educational and health settings. Irish PSI-accredited qualification is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with children and young people, ideally with disabilities.
• Experience delivering psychological assessments and interventions in clinical, educational, or community settings.
• Experience contributing to multidisciplinary team care planning.
• Postgraduate qualification recognised by PSI/Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments for children and young people with developmental, behavioral, emotional, or learning needs.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based interventions under guidance from senior psychologists, including behavioral support and developmental strategies.
• Provide consultation and advice to families, carers, and staff regarding children’s psychological and developmental needs.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and care planning, collaborating with educational, health, and social care professionals.
• Maintain accurate case notes, reports, and records in line with professional standards and policies.
• Participate in supervision and professional development to enhance clinical skills.
• Support service evaluation, quality improvement, and safeguarding and ethical standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Intervention delivery

Family consultation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

PSI-accredited postgraduate psychology qualification

Job description

My client provides specialist services for children and young people with disabilities, promoting independence, wellbeing, and personal development. They deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, placing children and families at the heart of everything they do.

The Staff-Grade Psychologist will deliver psychological assessment, intervention, and support for children and young people with complex disabilities and developmental needs. The role will include contributing to multidisciplinary care planning, implementing evidence-based interventions, and supporting families and staff. This is an excellent role for a psychologist looking to build experience in a dynamic, child-focused service. This role is based within Donegal town.

Responsibilities of Staff Grade Psychologist

• Conduct psychological assessments for children and young people with developmental, behavioral, emotional, or learning needs.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based interventions under guidance from senior psychologists, including behavioral support, emotional regulation strategies, and developmental support.
• Provide consultation and advice to families, carers, and staff regarding children’s psychological and developmental needs.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and care planning, collaborating with educational, health, and social care professionals.
• Maintain accurate case notes, reports, and records in line with professional standards and organizational policies.
• Participate in supervision and professional development to enhance clinical skills and service delivery.
• Support service evaluation, quality improvement, and adherence to safeguarding and ethical standards.

Requirements of Staff Grade Psychologist

• Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology

Or

An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health. Application for this post must be inclusive of letter of validation.

• Experience working with children and young people, ideally with disabilities, developmental, or behavioral needs.
• Experience delivering psychological assessment and interventions in clinical, educational, or community settings.
• Experience contributing to multidisciplinary team care planning.