Staff or Senior Clinical Psychologist

PE Global (UK); Kildare; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Weekly clinical supervision

Structured mentoring

CPD time

CPD budget

Job summary

PE Global Healthcare is delighted to partner with Ireland\u2019s leading provider of specialist Mental Health and Residential Services in recruiting a Senior or Staff Grade Psychologist based in Kildare for a fixed-term position.

The successful candidate will deliver psychological assessments, formulation, diagnosis and evidence-based interventions within a multidisciplinary team, with a focus on person-centred care and clinical governance.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology is essential.
• Registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland (or eligibility) is required.
• Validation of qualifications by the Department of Health (Ireland) is essential for degrees obtained outside Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, formulation and diagnosis.
• Develop, implement, monitor and review individual treatment programmes.
• Deliver a range of psychological assessments and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Facilitate individual therapy and counselling sessions.
• Develop and oversee behaviour management and positive behaviour support plans.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality, recovery-focused services.
• Provide psychological consultation, advice and support to service users, families and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Promote best practice while delivering services in line with the organisation’s values and person-centred approach.
• Contribute to clinical governance, service development and continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment skills

Therapeutic intervention skills

Communication skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology

Job description

PE Global Healthcare is delighted to partner with one of Ireland’s leading providers of specialist Mental Health and Residential Services in the recruitment of a Senior or Staff Grade Psychologist based in Kildare for a fixed term position.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive organisation that is committed to delivering person-centred, evidence-based psychological care. The successful candidate will enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working while benefiting from exceptional clinical support, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to develop specialist assessment skills.

The Role

The successful Psychologist will be responsible for the provision of psychological services across the organisation’s Mental Health Services and wider business. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, recovery-focused care, ensuring that service users receive comprehensive assessment, formulation, diagnosis and evidence-based interventions tailored to their individual needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, formulation and diagnosis.
• Develop, implement, monitor and review individual treatment programmes.
• Deliver a range of psychological assessments and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Facilitate individual therapy and counselling sessions.
• Develop and oversee behaviour management and positive behaviour support plans.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality, recovery-focused services.
• Provide psychological consultation, advice and support to service users, families and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Promote best practice while delivering services in line with the organisation’s values and person-centred approach.
• Contribute to clinical governance, service development and continuous quality improvement.

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Weekly clinical supervision from experienced psychology professionals.
• Structured support and mentoring.
• Ongoing training in specialist clinical competencies, including:
  • Neuropsychological assessments
  • Personality assessments
  • Dual diagnosis assessments
• Protected Continuing Professional Development (CPD) time.
• Dedicated CPD budget.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Essential Requirements

• A recognised postgraduate qualification in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology.
• Registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland (or eligibility for membership where applicable).
• Validation of qualifications by the Department of Health (Ireland), validation is essential for candidates whose qualifications were obtained outside Ireland.
• Previous experience working within mental health, disability or related clinical services.
• Excellent assessment, formulation and therapeutic intervention skills.
• Strong communication, organisational and multidisciplinary team-working abilities.
• A full, clean Irish driving licence is desirable.