Senior Psychologist – CDNT

Medforce; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ireland seeks a Senior Psychologist to deliver specialist psychological assessment and intervention for children and young people with disabilities. The role focuses on supporting families, designing tailored interventions, and contributing to service development. Candidates should hold an accredited post-graduate qualification in psychology and possess extensive experience in child psychology. This is a 12-month contract based in West Dublin, offering an inclusive environment within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• A university degree or diploma with honours in Psychology.
• Irish post-graduate qualification in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology.
• Extensive experience in child and adolescent psychology, especially with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments.
• Design and implement tailored evidence-based interventions.
• Provide consultation and support to families and professionals.
• Offer clinical supervision to junior staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for holistic care.

Skills

Child and Adolescent Psychology

Psychological assessments

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical supervision

Evidence-based interventions

Education

Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification

University degree in Psychology

Job description

Senior Psychologist

My client provides specialist care and support for children and young people with disabilities, aiming to maximize independence, wellbeing, and development. We are committed to an inclusive, multidisciplinary approach that supports children, families, and carers while promoting professional growth for staff.

The Senior Psychologist will provide specialist psychological assessment, intervention, and consultation within the Children’s Disability Team. The role involves working with children and young people with complex developmental, behavioral, and emotional needs, supporting families, and contributing to service development and staff supervision. This is an initial 12-month contract role based in West Dublin.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for children and young people with developmental, learning, behavioral, or physical disabilities.
• Design and implement evidence-based interventions addressing emotional, behavioral, and social difficulties, tailored to each child’s needs.
• Provide consultation and support to families, carers, and educational or health professionals.
• Offer clinical supervision and mentoring to junior psychologists, trainees, and allied health professionals within the CDT.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team (including paediatricians, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, nurses, and social workers) to develop holistic care plans.
• Support service evaluation, quality improvement, and contribute to research projects relevant to children with disabilities.
• Maintain accurate records, write reports, and participate in case reviews and team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, professional guidelines (BPS, HCPC), and organizational policies.

Requirements

• Have a university degree or diploma (QQ1 level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1stor 2ndclass honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject.
• Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology.
• An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health. Application for this post must be inclusive of letter of validation.
• Extensive experience in child and adolescent psychology, ideally with children with disabilities or complex developmental needs.
• Experience delivering psychological assessments, interventions, and consultation for children with behavioural, emotional, or developmental difficulties.
• Proven experience supervising and mentoring junior staff.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team in clinical, educational, or community settings.
• Experience in service development, audit, or research relevant to children’s disabilities is advantageous.

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