Psychologist

Avista CLG; Dublin; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Generous annual leave entitlement

Free onsite car parking

Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme

Bike to work Scheme

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Descrizione del lavoro

Avista CLG, a rights-based organisation in Dublin, invites applications for a permanent full-time Senior Psychologist within the Children’s Services, Blanchardstown CDNT. The role requires a psychology degree with honours, a postgraduate qualification in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology, and at least five years post-qualification experience.

A full driving license and English proficiency are essential.

Competenze

• Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.
• A university degree or diploma with psychology as major and honours in the subject.
• A recognised post-graduate professional qualification in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology.

Mansioni

• Work in partnership with families within a family-centred model.
• Provide interdisciplinary team supports, residential, family support and education services to children and young people with complex needs.
• Engage with 0–18-year-old children and young people with disabilities and their families in Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary.

Conoscenze

Avista competency framework

Formazione

Degree in Psychology with honours

Post-graduate qualification in Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychology

Descrizione del lavoro

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 person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary.

The Children and Young People’s Service within Avista provides interdisciplinary team supports, residential, family support and education services to 0–18-year-old Children and Young People with complex needs and their families. The candidateisalso required to work in partnership with families within a family centred model.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

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: 106105

• 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.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.