Staff Grade Psychologist

Corlann; Cork; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Corlann seeks an energetic Clinical/Educational Psychologist to join CDNT 13 (Carrigaline Kilnsale/Bandon) in Co. Cork. The role involves working within an interdisciplinary team to support children and families, under the Progressing Disability Services model.

Detailed eligibility per DoH guidelines applies, with a strong emphasis on qualification, supervision and child-focused outcomes. The post is permanent full-time (35 hours/week) with bases in Carrigaline and Bandon, reporting to the

Qualifications

• Must meet Department of Health guidelines for eligibility.
• Post-graduate qualification accredited by PSI Ireland.
• Equivalent qualifications from other jurisdictions validated by Health Dept.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions within an interdisciplinary team.
• Support children and young people aged 0–18 and their families in line with the national model.
• Contribute to the Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People framework.

Skills

Driving licence

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Assessment & intervention skills

Education

University degree or diploma (QQI Level 8) with Psychology major

Irish post-graduate psychology qualification (Clinical/ Counselling/ Educational)

Qualification from another jurisdiction validated by Dept of Health

6 months experience as Psychologist or Trainee with children with disabilities

Job description

We are seeking an energetic, committed Psychologist to join our Children’s Disability Network Services – CDNT 13. We offer excellent public sector conditions, flexible family friendly working policies and career progression.

STAFF GRADE CLINICAL / EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Ref: 106302

Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Children Disability Team Network 13 (Carrigaline Kinsale / Bandon) with bases in Carrigaline and Bandon, Co. Cork.

Job Summary

This post is in Network 13: Carrigaline/Kinsale/Bandon Children’s Disability Network Team (CKB CDNT), working as part of an interdisciplinary team providing supports to children and young people, 0-18yrs and their families. The criteria for CNDT is children with complex needs arising from a disability, where those needs require the support of an interdisciplinary disability team. This might include children with intellectual, physical, sensory disability, Autism and children at risk of or query developmental delay. These teams are under the national model of service provision “Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People” lead by the HSE. The successful candidate will be employed by Corlann South. The Carrigaline/Kinsale/Bandon team is based in Carrigaline and Bandon.

Assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions are provided in the context of an interdisciplinary team. The CDNT aims to maximise the child/ young adult’s full potential and works within the context of the family and community, empowering and supporting parents/care givers and family members.

Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

• Candidates must have professional qualification as per the Department of Health guidelines See job description for full eligibility criteria.
• Have a university degree or diploma (QQI 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. AND
• Must have 6 months experience of working as a Psychologist , or Trainee Psychologist under supervision, with children with disabilities (Intellectual Disability, Autism and/or Physical and Sensory disabilities)

Driving Licence

• Must have a full driving license and means of transport which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads.

Age

The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants.

Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70.

Health

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Salary Scale

€63,222 - €108,234 including 2 LSI’s (DOH consolidated scales 1/6/26)

Reporting to

Children Disability Network Manager

Informal Enquiries to

Eleanor Stanton, Children’s Disability Network Manager, Tel. [phone]

[e-mail]

Dr. Mark Quinn, Head of Psychology Department, Tel: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]

Closing Date

Sunday 29th November 2026

Corlann South is an equal opportunities employer.