Description
Avista is a dynamic disability service providing clinical supports and residential services to children with complex disability needs and their families. We have 3 network teams in Blanchardstown, Blakestown & Cabra. You will be joining dynamic, family centred, interdisciplinary teams with excellent access to supervision and support from team. The successful candidates will required to work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team that provide services to 0-18 year old children and young persons with complex needs. The candidates will work in partnership with families within a family centred model.
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
Senior Psychologist
PERMANENT PART-TIME (29.6 Hours Per Week)
CHILDREN'S SERVICES, DUBLIN.
Salary: €97,528 -€114,638* (LSIs*)
*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.
REQ: 27791
Essential:
1. A recognised university degree or diploma with first or second class honours in which Psychology was taken as major subject and honours obtained in that subject, and
2. A recognised post-graduate professional qualification in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology validated by the Department of Health, and
3. At least 5 years post-graduate experience as a professional psychologist, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the post-graduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in post qualification experience as a professional psychologist, and
4. Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office, and including an interest and experience in working with children and young people with disabilities and complex needs.
5. Applicants with qualifications obtained outside of Ireland must provide a certificate of validation of their qualifications from the Department of Health.
6. A full clean driving license and use of a car.
Why work with us?
Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
Supportive and innovative working environment.
Comprehensive Pension Scheme.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
Free onsite car parking.
Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme.
Bike to work Scheme.
Tax Saver Travel Scheme.
Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:
https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/
Informal enquiries to Deepak Kumar, CDNM, Tel: 0873483002 or Dr. Sean Shanahan, Principal Clinical Psychologist,Tel: 0873990055
Closing date for receipt of applications 25th April 2025.
Interviews will take place 09th May 2025.
A panel will be created for future full-time/part-time and permanent/temp vacancies across the 3 CDNTs in Dublin services.
Avista is an equal opportunities employer.