Clinical or Counselling Psychologist Required for Cork Prison
Cork Prison is a closed, medium security prison for adult males. It serves counties Cork, Kerry, and Waterford.
The appointed Staff Grade Psychologist will support the Senior Psychologist and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to treat individuals referred to the IPS Psychology Service for mental health difficulties, including mood and anxiety disorders, personality and behaviour disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, self-harm, suicidal behaviour, eating disorders, psychosis, schizophrenia, addiction, and offence-specific needs.
In addition, the Service works with individuals presenting with developmental disorders, intellectual difficulties, cognitive decline, traumatic brain injuries, limited literacy, and diverse cultural backgrounds.
Prison-based Psychologists collaborate with community agencies supporting the resettlement of people leaving custody. They also work with families and carers of those in custody. Where clinically appropriate, IPS Psychologists provide community interventions to support clients' transition from custody to community.
The IPS Psychology Service plays a critical role in supporting the broader organisation through consultation, training, and education. Placements are available for psychologists-in-training, and the Service provides regular input into training programmes. Psychologists are involved in research with various universities.
The IPS Psychology Service is a national public psychological service providing an integrated care model that balances risk, need, and responsivity. Services are organised within a layered care model.
Essential qualifications include graduate membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland or the British Psychological Society. Candidates must hold a postgraduate professional qualification in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology recognised by PSI.
Desirable requirements include experience addressing emotional, mental health, and offence-related difficulties with a forensic or inpatient population, providing consultation, education, guidance, and support to multidisciplinary colleagues, and further therapeutic or research qualifications.