Senior Psychologist

Stewarts Care; Dublin; On-site; EUR 100,483 - 118,111; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Public pension

CPD support

Parental leave

Wellbeing programme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Stewarts Care is seeking a Senior Psychologist to join the Children’s Disability Network Team 5 on a part-time basis. The role involves working as part of an interdisciplinary team, delivering psychological services to children aged 0-18 and their families accessing the network, and contributing to MDT decisions.

The successful candidate will hold an Irish post-graduate qualification in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology, with a minimum of five years' post-graduate experience and a

Qualifications

• University degree or diploma (QQI level 8) with honours in Psychology.
• Irish postgraduate psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).
• Or equivalent qualification validated by the Department of Health.
• At least five years post-graduate experience; minimum two years full-time post-qualification experience.
• Demonstrate competence in working with children with disabilities.
• Understand interdisciplinary working and family-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services to children aged 0-18 and families accessing the Children’s Disability Network Team.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team and MDT colleagues.
• Contribute to service development and evaluation within the network.
• Report to the Children’s Disability Network Manager and participate in relevant governance processes.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Family-centred practice

Post-graduate psychology experience

Education

QQI Level 8 Psychology degree

PSI-accredited postgraduate qualification

Job description

Senior Psychologist – Children Disability Network Team 5

About Us

Stewarts Care is a long-established voluntary organisation, funded by the HSE under Section 38. We support people with intellectual disabilities through residential care, day services, independent living, job advocacy, and vocational training.

Purpose of the Post

Reporting to Childrens Disability Network Manager, the Senior Psychologist will, on a Part Time, contract, work as a member of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with MDT colleagues providing services to children from 0-18 years and families who are accessing the Children's Disability Network Team.

(Part-Time roles may also be considered)

Experience and Qualifications

• Have a university degree or diploma (QQ1 level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject.

And:

• Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology.

Or:

• An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health.Application for this post must be inclusive of letter of validation.

Applicants must have at least five years satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the postgraduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in post-qualification experience as a professional psychologist. Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years’ experience requirement.

Demonstrate competence in the area of working with children with disabilities.

Demonstrate an understanding of interdisciplinary working, family centred practice and a high standard of suitability for the proper discharge of the office.

Benefits and Perks

• Financial: Public sector pay & pension, sick pay scheme, VHI group insurance scheme, Hospital Saturday Fund, Health Services Credit Union.
• Career Development: Education and CPD support, opportunities for development and progression.
• Family & Lifestyle: Enhanced parental leave benefits, Cycle to Work scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing: Free online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, discounted onsite leisure centre (gym and pool), subsidised onsite canteen.

Note: Certain benefits are available following successful completion of the probation period.

In line with the Department of Health consolidated pay scales, the current salary scale is Psychologist, Senior Clinical; €100,483 - €118,111 per annum (including LSI).

Stewarts Care is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

Informal enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Claire Donnelly, Childrens Disability Network Manager

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process may contact [e-mail] in confidence.