Psychologist

CRC Central Remedial Clinic; Leinster; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent roles (FT/PT)

Professional development

Transformation healthcare improvement

Impactful work with children

Job summary

Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) seeks Psychologists at Staff Grade and Senior Grade to join its Children’s Disability Network Teams across multiple locations including Balbriggan, Swords, Clontarf, Clondalkin and Waterford. You will deliver psychological assessments and interventions for children aged 0-18 with complex developmental needs in an interdisciplinary setting.

Applicants should have a psychology degree with a postgraduate qualification in Clinical or Educational Psychology and

Qualifications

• University degree in Psychology with honours.
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical or Educational Psychology.
• Minimum of post-qualification experience working with children with disabilities.
• Experience completing standardised cognitive assessments with children.
• Excellent report writing, communication, organisational, and time management skills.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological assessments and interventions for children and young people (0-18 years).
• Complete standardised cognitive and developmental assessments.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessment, care planning, and intervention.
• Support families using a Family-Centred Practice Model.
• Provide clear, comprehensive, and evidence-based reports and recommendations.
• Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across a range of professional disciplines.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

University degree in Psychology

Postgraduate qualification in Clinical or Educational Psychology

Job description

Psychologist (Staff Grade & Senior Grade) | Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT)

Locations:

Balbriggan, Swords, Clontarf Clondalkin & Waterford

Shape Better Outcomes for Children and Families

At the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC), our Children's Disability Network Teams (CDNTs) provide specialist, family-centred services to children and young people aged 0-18 years with complex developmental needs. Working within an interdisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in supporting children, families, and carers through evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive organisation committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care in line with Progressing Disability Services (PDS).

As part of our ongoing organisational transformation programme, CRC is partnering with the Virginia Mason Institute, a global leader in healthcare improvement and transformational change. We are seeking passionate psychologists who are enthusiastic about innovation, continuous improvement, and making a meaningful difference in children's lives.

About the Role

We are inviting applications from qualified psychologists at both Staff Grade and Senior Grade level to join our Children's Disability Network Teams.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will:

• Deliver psychological assessments and interventions for children and young people (0-18 years).
• Complete standardised cognitive and developmental assessments.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessment, care planning, and intervention.
• Support families using a Family-Centred Practice Model.
• Provide clear, comprehensive, and evidence-based reports and recommendations.
• Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across a range of professional disciplines.

Applicants must have:

• A University Degree or Diploma obtained with first or second-class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject.
• A recognised postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology or Educational Psychology.
• A minimum of one year’s post-qualification experience working with children with disabilities.
• Experience completing standardised cognitive assessments with children.
• Excellent report writing, communication, organisational, and time management skills.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently when required.

Applicants must have:

• A University Degree or Diploma obtained with first or second-class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject.
• A recognised postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology or Educational Psychology.
• A minimum of five years satisfactory postgraduate experience in professional psychology, in accordance with Department of Health requirements, including at least two years post-qualification experience as a professional psychologist.
• Experience completing standardised cognitive assessments with children.Excellent report writing, communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to support service delivery within a multidisciplinary team environment.

We welcome applications from candidates who have experience in:

• Physical disabilities
• Assessment of Need (AON) processes
• Family-Centred practice and multidisciplinary team working

A full driver's licence and access to a car is desirable.

What We Offer

• Opportunities at both Staff Grade and Senior Grade level.
• Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary teams.
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
• Participation in CRC's transformational healthcare improvement programme.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and their families.

€62,596 - €107,162 (Department of Health Salary Scale)

€99,488 - €116,942 (Department of Health Salary Scale)

This role is subject to HSE approval.

Join Us

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential and want to be part of a forward-thinking organisation driving innovation in disability services, we would love to hear from you.