CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
PERMANENT ROLE
FINGAL & MEATH This employer is a not-for-profit organisation, with charitable status, that provides social care services on behalf of the State.
Job Overview
For over 40 years, our client has been at the forefront of providing high-quality, person centric services to adults with intellectual disabilities. They currently have an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced and qualified Clinical Psychologist to join their progressive multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will deliver psychology services to the individuals we support across Fingal and Meath, in conjunction with the Senior Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Services Manager in line with service plan, organisational objectives and within established professional standards, guidelines and policy.
Essential Requirements:
The successful candidate must possess the following:
1. Hold a recognised postgraduate qualification in clinical or counselling psychology that is acceptable to the orgaisation, is recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland, and validated by the Department of Health and Children.
2. A keen interest in progressing disability services
3. Full, clean, manual driving license
The successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills, competencies and knowledge:
4. A commitment to assuring high standards and strive for a person-centred service
5. Competence in delivering a professional service
6. An awareness of current professional issues
7. A clear understanding of professional ethics
8. Knowledge of research methods
9. Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role
10. Sufficient clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role
11. An ability to apply knowledge from best practice
12. An ability to plan and deliver support in an effective and resourceful manner within a model of person-centred planning.
13. An ability to effectively evaluate information and make appropriate decisions
14. Display effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families, carers, etc.
15. Effective team working
16. Adaptable to change and commitment to continuing professional development
What’s on Offer:
17. Excellent terms and conditions including:
18. Generous Annual Leave
19. Sick Pay Scheme
20. Pension
21. Employee Assistance Programme
22. Training / Continuous professional development
23. Cycle to Work Scheme
24. Career Progression Opportunities
25. Superb facilities
26. Positive work environment
We would love to hear from you if you have a relevant qualification, experience, and are looking to enhance your career in an environment that upholds the highest of standards.
Further Details:
27. Hours: 37 hours per week
28. Contract: Permanent
29. Salary: €53,021 - €90,771 (commensurate with experience)
30. Job ref: VAC-13489