Senior Psychologist - Irish Prison Service
We are seeking a Senior Psychologist to work with the Irish Prison Service in Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
Job Summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for completing and supervising comprehensive assessments, developing behaviour monitoring procedures, and providing specialist contributions to multi-disciplinary care and management planning.
Responsibilities
* Assess and intervene with individuals referred to the psychology service regarding mental health difficulties and offence-specific needs.
* Develop and implement evidence-based psychological interventions, including group and 1:1 sessions.
* Collaborate with community agencies and families to support the resettlement of individuals leaving custody.
* Provide consultation, training, and education to support the broader IPS organisation.
Requirements
* Eligibility for graduate membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or the British Psychological Society (BPS).
* A postgraduate professional qualification in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology recognised by PSI.
* A minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience as a Psychologist.
Estimated Salary: €60,000 - €80,000 per annum
Location: Portlaoise, Co. Laois