Staff Grade Psychologist – Children’s Disability Services

Allied Health/Nursing; Donegal; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment is recruiting a Staff Grade Psychologist in Donegal Town for a specialist children’s disability service. The post involves assessment, intervention and collaboration with families and a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes for service users.

The role requires QQI Level 8 with Psychology major and PSI qualification, with experience with children and young people. Salary ranges from €62,596 to €107,162 per year on a contract basis.

Qualifications

• Hold a university degree or diploma equivalent to QQI Level 8 with Psychology as a major and a minimum of Second Class Honours (Grade 2).
• Hold an Irish postgraduate professional qualification in Psychology, accredited by PSI, in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments of children and young people with developmental, behavioural, emotional and learning needs.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based psychological interventions, including behavioural support and emotional regulation.
• Provide guidance and support to families, carers and staff regarding psychological and developmental needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to individualised care planning.
• Collaborate with educational, healthcare and social care professionals to ensure coordinated service delivery.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, case notes and assessment reports.
• Participate in clinical supervision, training and CPD.
• Contribute to service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures and professional ethics.

Education

QQI Level 8 degree with Psychology major (Second Class Honours)

Irish postgraduate professional qualification in Psychology (PSI) - Clinical/Counselling/Educational

Job description

Location: Donegal Town, Co. Donegal
Contract: Contract
Sector: Health & Social Care Professionals
Salary: €62,596 – €107,162 per annum

Job Overview

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment is currently recruiting a Staff Grade Psychologist on behalf of our client, a specialist provider of services for children and young people with disabilities in Donegal Town.

Our client is committed to promoting independence, wellbeing and personal development through high-quality, evidence-based care within a supportive multidisciplinary team environment. Their approach places children, young people and their families at the centre of service delivery.

The successful candidate will provide psychological assessments, interventions and therapeutic support to children and young people with complex disabilities and developmental needs. Working collaboratively with families, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues, the Staff Grade Psychologist will contribute to individualised care planning and positive outcomes for service users.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated psychologist to develop their clinical experience within a progressive, child-focused service.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments of children and young people presenting with developmental, behavioural, emotional and learning needs.

• Develop and deliver evidence-based psychological interventions, including behavioural support, emotional regulation and developmental strategies.

• Provide guidance, consultation and support to families, carers and staff regarding psychological and developmental needs.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to individualised care planning.

• Collaborate with educational, healthcare and social care professionals to ensure coordinated service delivery.

• Maintain accurate clinical records, case notes and assessment reports in line with professional and organisational standards.

• Participate in clinical supervision, training and continuing professional development.

• Contribute to service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures, professional ethics and relevant policies.

Essential Requirements

• Hold a university degree or diploma equivalent to QQI Level 8, with Psychology taken as a major subject and a minimum of Second Class Honours (Grade 2) achieved in that subject.

• Hold an Irish postgraduate professional qualification in Psychology, accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology.

OR

• Hold an equivalent professional qualification obtained in another jurisdiction and validated by the Department of Health. Applicants must include a copy of their validation letter with their application.

• Experience working with children and young people, ideally within disability, developmental or behavioural services.

• Experience conducting psychological assessments and delivering interventions in clinical, educational or community settings.

• Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contributing to care planning.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work within a specialist children’s disability service.

• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.

• Competitive HSE-aligned salary scale.

• Opportunity for ongoing professional development and clinical supervision.

• Meaningful opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children, young people and their families.