Job Title:
Locum Staff Grade (Grade II) Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
Location:
Loughan House, Open centre, Co Cavan
About the Role:
The appointed Grade II Psychologist will support the Senior Psychologist and the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to treat people who have been referred to the IPS Psychology Service.
* Treatment of mental health difficulties including Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Disorders of Personality and Behaviour, complex-Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Self-Harm and Suicidal Behaviour, Eating Disorders, Psychosis and Schizophrenia, Addiction.
* Offence-specific needs, including formal offence related risk assessments, preparation of Parole Board reports, offence related group and individual work, complex case consultation and risk management work.
About the Service:
The IPS Psychology Service is a national, public psychological service that provides an integrated care model. It accepts referrals for a broad range of mental health and criminogenic need.
* Excellent Continuing Professional Development opportunities for all staff members.
* A layered care model with a bio-psycho-social, strengths-based and recovery focused approach.
Qualifications and Competencies:
* 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.
Desirable Requirements:
* Experience in addressing emotional, mental health and / or offence-related difficulties with a forensic or inpatient population.
* Experience of providing consultation, education, guidance and support to multidisciplinary colleagues.
* Further therapeutic or research qualifications.
Application Information:
Contact Brian Murray at +353 1 482 5421 or +353 872226752 for further information.