Senior Psychologist at the Alders Unit Tallaght

Children’s Health Ireland Jobs; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Health Ireland Jobs is seeking a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to support a multi-disciplinary Child Sexual Abuse Service. The role involves assessment and therapy for children and their families and may require cross-site work across CHI services as the new children's hospital develops.

The candidate will join a team delivering compassionate, evidence-based care and will participate in ongoing onboarding and service development aligned with organisational needs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology with honours (first or second class)
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical/Counselling Psychology recognised by PSI
• Postgraduate qualification validated by Dept of Health & Children regulations

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments for children and families.
• Provide evidence-based therapy within a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate across CHI sites as required by service development.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Child-focused therapy

Assessment of children

Education

BA/BS in Psychology with honours

Postgraduate qualification in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (PSI recognised)

Postgraduate qualification validated by Dept of Health & Children

Job description

N/A for overseas candidates requires Critical Skills Visa

N/A for overseas candidates requires Critical Skills Visa

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this post is to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team across all aspects of a specialist Child Sexual Abuse Service, including Assessment, Consultation and Therapy.

The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children’s hospital and associated services.

Essential Criteria

• Hold a recognised 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.
• Hold a post-graduate professional qualification in Clinical/ Counselling Psychology recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland.
• Hold a postgraduate professional psychology qualification validated by the Department of Health and Children in Clinical/ Counselling Psychology, Applicants should refer to the Dept. of Health & Children regulations on the Employment of Psychologists in the Health Services, as well as, the PSI Guidelines on Post Graduate Training & Qualifications.
• Have had at least 5 years’ satisfactory post graduate experience in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (inclusive of time spent pursuing a recognised Post Graduate Qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology).
• Must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability to discharge satisfactorily the duties of the office.
• Possess a high standard of professional attainment.
• Have substantial experience working directly with children and their families, to include both assessment and therapy.

PLEASE NOTE

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2027 for your information only:

• 8thFebruary 2027
• 8thMarch 2027
• 5thApril 2027