Senior Psychologist - Irish Prison Service
We are seeking a Senior Psychologist to join our team at the Irish Prison Service in Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing specialist psychological services to prisoners within the prison, including assessments, interventions and risk management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Complete comprehensive assessments and formulate individuals referred to the psychology service
* Develop behaviour monitoring procedures for each individual
* Contribute to multi-disciplinary Care and Management Planning
* Engage in evidence-based psychological interventions as recommended in the Care and Management Plan
* Assess and intervene with people who have been referred to the IPS Psychology Service
Requirements:
* Eligible for graduate membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or the British Psychological Society (BPS)
* Hold a postgraduate professional qualification in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology recognised by PSI
* Minimum 2 years post-graduate experience as a Psychologist
Estimated Salary: €60,000 - €80,000 per annum, depending on experience