Staff Grade Psychologist

St. Joseph's Foundation; Mallow; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Mallow is seeking a psychologist to provide assessments and interventions for children with complex needs. Candidates must have a relevant university degree with honours and a post-graduate qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland. The role involves collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams, emphasizing professional ethics and ongoing development. This is a permanent, full-time position offering structured training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Career development through structured training

Generous annual leave

Pension plan with 6.35% contribution

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Sick leave and maternity leave scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology with 1st or 2nd class honours.
• Post-graduate qualification in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology.
• Competence in the Care Group/s applied for.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments to children with complex needs.
• Design interventions for children with behaviours of concern.
• Participate in developing Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
• Support parents and family members through counselling and guidance.
• Maintain relationships with professional colleagues and agencies.

Education

University degree or diploma (QQI level 8 equivalent) with Psychology as major

Post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland

Job description

St. Joseph's Foundation is a voluntary organisation providing high-quality services and supports for people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Why Join?

• Permanent, Full Time/ Locum job opportunity
• Career development through structured training and progression levels
• Section 39 pay scales
• Sick leave Scheme with terms and conditions
• Maternity Leave Scheme
• Pension - Organisation contribution of 6.35%
• Generous annual leave
• Full Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Death - in - service Scheme

Requirements

• 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
• 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.
• Demonstrate competence in the Care Group/s applied for.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To provide psychological assessments individually and as part of a team to children with, or at risk of, complex needs and complete appropriate reports.
• To design appropriate interventions for children with behaviours of concern in response to child and family needs and goals, and where indicated in collaboration with staff in mainstream or special education settings.
• To participate in the development of Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
• To undertake relevant psychological interventions/therapies in relation to children with complex needs.
• To support parents and family members through the provision of counselling, advice and guidance as required.
• To provide family support in the implementation of programmes in the home.
• To establish and maintain working relationships with professional colleagues from other disciplines in the interdisciplinary team.
• To maintain good relationships with other statutory and non-statutory agencies.
• To participate in the organisation and development of psychological services of the Children's Disability Network Team.
• To adhere to St. Joseph's Foundation's and National and local Progressing Disability Services policies.
• To lead and/or participate in research programmes relevant to Disability Services.
• To keep up to date with current research, innovative approaches and recommended clinical practice in the areas of Children's Disability.
• Aim for the highest possible professional ethics and expertise.
• Be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of service to their allocated caseload.

The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

Informal enquiries to Barry Coughlan Principal Psychologist - 063-89252