Senior Psychologist

St Michaels House; Dublin; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSE Pay Scale

Premium Payments (Frontline staff)

Sick Pay Scheme

Paid Maternity Leave

Pension Cycle to Work Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Training / CPD

Career Progression

Job summary

St Michaels House is recruiting a Senior Psychologist to join the Childrens Disability Network Teams (CDNTs) to deliver services to children with complex needs arising from disability and their families in a family-centred model. The role includes involvement in clinical audit, research, and development of evidence-informed pathways alongside a multidisciplinary team.

Essential requirements include a recognised post-graduate qualification in Clinical, Educational or Counselling psychology and at

Qualifications

• Recognised post-graduate qualification in Clinical, Educational or Counselling psychology meeting PSY Ireland requirements.
• Qualifications from outside Ireland must be validated by the Department of Health.
• Experience with children with complex behavioural presentations across settings and supporting families/educators.
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in a disability or children's service.
• Demonstrate collaborative working within interdisciplinary and multiagency teams.

Responsibilities

• Involved in clinical audit and research and establishment of evidence-informed pathways for service delivery.
• Incorporate service development initiatives including complex behaviour support.
• Line management will be by the CDNT Manager with clinical supervision provided by the Principal Psychologist.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Research interest

Education

Post-graduate qualification in Clinical, Educational or Counselling psychology

Job description

ST. MICHAELS HOUSE Senior Grade Psychologist Coastal CDNT Permanent Full Time Post available (1.0 WTE). Part Time applicants may be considered. St. Michaels House currently have an exciting opportunity for Senior Psychologist to join us in providing services to children with complex needs arising from a disability and their families. The Childrens Disability Network Teams (CDNTs) provide a quality evidence-based service in line with Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles including family-centred practice. This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to be involved in clinical audit and research, and the establishment of evidence informed pathways for service delivery. They may incorporate service development initiatives including complex behaviour support. Line Management will be by the Childrens Disability Network Manager with clinical supervision provided by the Principal Psychologist.

Candidates must have the following essential requirements:

• Hold a recognised post‑graduate professional qualification in Clinical, Educational or Counselling psychology that meets the requirements of the Psychological Society of Ireland and is validated by the Department of Health and Children.
• Applicants with qualifications obtained outside of Ireland must provide a certificate of validation of their qualification from the Department of Health.
• Experience supporting children/young persons with complex behavioural presentations across settings and in supporting others (family, educators) to meet the needs these children and young people.
• A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a disability or childrens service.
• Demonstrate and promote collaborate working relationships within interdisciplinary and multiagency teams in the delivery of integrated, family-centred services.
• Skills & experience in navigating systems and stakeholders (e.g., DES, Tulsa, HSE, CAMHS, CAMHS ID, acute hospitals).

Desirable:

• Experience leading organisational or clinical development working groups or initiatives.
• Experience developing and delivering training/professional development relevant to supporting children/young people with complex needs.
• Experience in driving change in the delivery of services.
• Full clean driving licence with use of a car.
• Keen interest in research.

Salary scale: Point 1 100,483- Point 8 LSI 118,111. Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above.

Benefits of working in St Michael's House

• HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
• Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Pension Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training / CPD
• Career Progression

Closing date for receipt of applications is noon Interviews will take place on 29/09/2026. Candidates should make themselves available for this date.

St. Michaels House is an equal opportunities employer.

Informal enquiries to: Sinead English, Childrens Disability Network Manager, Nicola Barry, Principal Psychologist, Job descriptions are available from the HR Department.

Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.