Senior Child Psychologist - Multidisciplinary Team Lead

Allied Health/Nursing; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Health/Nursing in West Dublin is seeking a Senior Psychologist to deliver specialist assessments and interventions for children and young people with disabilities within the Children’s Disability Team. The role emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, supervision of junior staff, and contributing to service development.

The post requires the Irish post-graduate psychology qualification and a QQI Level 8 honours degree in psychology, with extensive experience in child psychology and

Qualifications

• University degree in psychology with honours.
• Post-graduate qualification in psychology recognised by PsySI.
• Experience with children/adolescents and disabilities is preferred.
• Experience supervising junior staff is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for children and young people with disabilities.
• Design and implement evidence-based interventions addressing emotional and behavioral difficulties.
• Provide consultation to families, carers and professionals.
• Offer clinical supervision to junior psychologists and trainees.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop holistic care plans.
• Contribute to service development, audits or research.
• Maintain records, write reports, and participate in case reviews.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Assessment

Interventions

Consultation

Supervision

Research involvement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

QQI level 8 psychology degree

Irish post-graduate qualification in Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychology

Job description

Allied Health/Nursing in West Dublin is seeking a Senior Psychologist to deliver specialist assessments and interventions for children and young people with disabilities within the Children’s Disability Team. The role emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, supervision of junior staff, and contributing to service development.

The post requires the Irish post-graduate psychology qualification and a QQI Level 8 honours degree in psychology, with extensive experience in child psychology and