Psychologist - Childrens Services

Horizons; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary in line with HSE pay scales

Supervision appropriate to experience

Professional development opportunities

CPD encouragement and training

Job summary

Horizons is recruiting two Staff Grade Psychologists to join the paediatric services within the Children’s Disability Network Teams managed by Horizons as Lead Agency. The successful applicants will work in Erinville, Western Road, Cork, as part of an interdisciplinary team focused on children with disabilities and autism.

Requirements include an honours degree in psychology and a relevant post-graduate qualification, with DoH/PSI compliance and permission to work in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in psychology and a post-graduate professional qualification in psychology.
• Qualifications that comply with DoH & PSI requirements for appointment as Staff Psychologist.
• Candidates trained outside Ireland must have qualifications validated to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Work within an interdisciplinary Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT 9) across Erinville, North Cork and Blarney.
• Provide psychology assessment, interventions and support to paediatric service users with disabilities.
• Engage in CPD, supervision and opportunities for professional development.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Honours degree in psychology

Post-graduate professional qualification in psychology

Job description

Horizons - Cope Foundation in Cork Communities is one of the top 150 Employers in Ireland.Our organisation is deeply embedded in communities and we are one of the largest not-for-profit organisations in Munster.MissionHorizons supports people with an intellectual disability and additional needs such as autism or physical and medical conditions.We empower people to live a life of their choosing, connected and participating in their communities. The United Nations Convention on the Rights

Horizons - Cope Foundation in Cork Communities is one of the top 150 Employers in Ireland.Our organisation is deeply embedded in communities and we are one of the largest not-for-profit organisations in Munster.MissionHorizons supports people with an intellectual disability and additional needs such as autism or physical and medical conditions.We empower people to live a life of their choosing, connected and participating in their communities. The United Nations Convention on the Rights Show more

Skills and attributes

• Teamwork
• Multitasking
• Communication

Description

1 Full Time Post (permanent) in CDNT 9 (Erinville, Western Road)

35 Hour Working Week

Clinical/Educational Psychologist: The 13 -point salary scale for the post as of 01/06/2026:

New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

Paediatrics, CDNTs 9

Horizons is seeking to recruit two highly motivated and enthusiastic Staff Grade Psychologists for their paediatric services. The successful applicants will work within an interdisciplinary team as a member of a Children’s Disability Network Team, with CDNT 9 (North Cork City and Blarney), based in the Erinville, Western Road.

Requirements of the post:

• An honours degree in psychology together with an appropriate post-graduate professional qualification in psychology.
• Qualifications that comply with the Department of Health & Children and PSI requirements for appointment as a Staff Psychologist.
• Candidates who have trained outside of the Republic of Ireland must have their qualifications validated to work in Ireland by the Department of Health and Children at time of application.
• Have update to date permissions to work and reside in Ireland at time of application.
• Full driver’s licence and access to their own vehicle.
• Experience working as a psychologist with children with disabilities and or autism is desirable.

What we offer:

• Salary in line with the HSE consolidated pay scales.
• Supervision appropriate to experience levels.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• CPD is actively encouraged and regular training and supervision provided.
• Research opportunities will be supported when in line with Horizons vision, mission and goals.
• A flexible and supportive work environment.
• Membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme.
• Subsidised canteen.
• Onsite parking.
• An opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.

Informal enquiries can be made to Catherine O’Leary, Children’s Disability Network Manager (Central Cork) on 086 067 6088, Conor McNally, or John Buttimer Principal Psychologist (Horizons) on 086 0672530.

Application deadline: Friday 20th November 2026.

A panel may be formed for a 12-month period to fill future permanent or temporary, full time or part-time Staff Grade Psychologist positions that may arise across Children’s Disability Network Teams managed by Horizons as Lead Agency.

The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.

Horizons is an Equal Opportunity Employer