Locum Staff Grade (Grade II) Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
Required for Cork Prison.
About Cork Prison
Cork Prison is a closed, medium security prison for adult males. It serves as the committal prison for counties Cork, Kerry, and Waterford.
Job Description
The appointed Grade II Psychologist will support the Senior Psychologist and the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to treat individuals referred to the IPS Psychology Service in relation to 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
In addition to the above presentations, the Service works with individuals presenting with developmental disorders, intellectual difficulties, cognitive decline, traumatic brain injuries, people with limited literacy, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities
* Regular contact with community agencies involved in supporting and resettling individuals leaving custody
* Working with families and carers of those in custody
* Providing time-limited community interventions to support clients' transition from custody to community
Service Overview
The IPS Psychology Service plays a critical role in supporting the broader IPS organisation through consultation, training, and education. Placements are available for psychologists-in-training, and the Service provides regular input into training programmes. Psychologists are also involved in research in conjunction with various Universities.
Service Structure
The IPS Psychology Service is a national, public psychological service consisting of a Head of Psychological Services, supported by a Principal Psychologist, Senior Psychologists, Staff Grade Psychologists, and Assistant Psychologists. IPS Psychology Service Headquarters is based at Arbour Hill Prison, Dublin 7.
Integrated Care Model
The Service holds the principle of equivalence of care as its foundation, balancing bio-psycho-social strengths-based and recovery-focused care with the principles of Risk, Need, and Responsivity (RNR).
Essential Qualifications and Competencies
Candidates must:
* Be 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
* (Applicants with qualifications obtained outside of Ireland must obtain a statement of equivalence in Clinical Psychology from the Department of Health); or hold a postgraduate professional qualification in Counselling Psychology recognised by PSI