Psychologist - Irish Prison Service
A locum Psychologist is required to work with the Irish Prison Service in Dublin. The position will be split between two sites: Mountjoy Prison High Support Unit and Cloverhill prison.
About the Role
The client group includes individuals who are mentally unwell, awaiting a bed or returning from the National Forensic Mental Health Service as a step down.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide specialist contributions to the multi-disciplinary Care and Management Planning for each person, ensuring recommendations are linked to the person's formulation.
* Engage in and supervise 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 in relation to mental health difficulties, offence-specific needs, and other presentations.
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 recognised by PSI or Counselling Psychology recognised by PSI.
Desirable Qualifications
* Experience in addressing emotional, mental health, and offence-related difficulties with a forensic population in a group setting.
* Experience of providing consultation, education, guidance, and support to multidisciplinary colleagues.
* Further therapeutic or research qualifications.
This role plays a critical part in supporting the broader IPS organisation and Criminal Justice Agency partners through consultation, training, and education.