Psychologist

Avista; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Free onsite car parking

Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay

Bike to work Scheme

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Job summary

Avista is a dynamic disability service within Dublin providing clinical psychology supports to children with complex needs. You will join interdisciplinary teams across Blanchardstown, Blakestown & Cabra, delivering family-centred care and partner with families to enable active participation in an inclusive society.

We seek a psychologist with a postgraduate qualification and at least 5 years post-qualification experience, driving licence, and readiness to work in a public sector aligned

Qualifications

• A recognised university degree with psychology major and honours.
• Post-graduate qualification in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology.
• At least 5 years post-qualification experience as a professional psychologist.
• Full clean driving licence and use of a car.
• Applicants from outside Ireland must provide Dept. of Health validation.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team to provide psychology services to 0-18 year olds with complex needs.
• Partner with families within a family-centred model and coordinate care.
• Deliver clinical supports in Dublin-based settings and collaborate with service networks.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Family-centred approach

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Post-graduate qualification in Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychology

Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience as a psychologist

Full driving licence

Validation of qualifications by Dept of Health (if obtained outside Ireland)

Job description

We are a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We currently provide services in Limerick, North Tipperary, and Dublin. Our mission at Avista is to work together with the people we support to live their best lives through the delivery of quality services while promoting their roles as active citizens in an inclusive society.

Description

Avista is a dynamic disability service providing clinical supports and residential services to children with complex disability needs and their families. We have 3 network teams in Blanchardstown, Blakestown & Cabra. You will be joining dynamic, family centred, interdisciplinary teams with excellent access to supervision and support from team. The successful candidates will required to work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team that provide services to 0-18 year old children and young persons with complex needs. The candidates will work in partnership with families within a family centred model.

PERMANENT FULL TIME (35 Hours Per Week)

CHILDREN’S SERVICES, DUBLIN.

Blanchardstown CDNT

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.

REF: 105254

• A recognised university degree or diploma with first or second class honours in which Psychology was taken as major subject and honours obtained in that subject, and
• A recognised post-graduate professional qualification in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology validated by the Department of Health, and
• At least 5 years post-graduate experience as a professional psychologist, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the post-graduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in post qualification experience as a professional psychologist, and
• Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office, and including an interest and experience in working with children and young people with disabilities and complex needs.
• Applicants with qualifications obtained outside of Ireland must provide a certificate of validation of their qualifications from the Department of Health.
• A full clean driving license and use of a car.

Why work with us?

• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Free onsite car parking.
• Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme.
• Bike to work Scheme.
• Tax Saver Travel Scheme.

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Closing date for receipt of applications: 27thOctober 2026.

Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

A panel may be formed from which current and future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled.

Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.