We are a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We currently provide services in Limerick, North Tipperary, and Dublin. Our mission at Avista is to work together with the people we support to live their best lives through the delivery of quality services while promoting their roles as active citizens in an inclusive society.
Description
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
PSYCHOLOGIST
EAST LIMERICK Children’s SERVICES, LIMERICK.
*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience.
REQ: 27458
Avista in partnership with the HSE are lead agency of East Limerick Children Services, a Children’s Disability Network Team in Limerick. We are looking for candidates who are committed to supporting children with complex disability needs and their families, in a family and person centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.
As a Basic Grade Psychologist, you will join the 0-18 children’s disability network team and be engaged in practice routed in a family centred practice approach. You will be working within a highly motivated team and contribute to collaborative working with children and families and the team. You will provide services in line with interdisciplinary approaches in relation to interventions and assessments. ELCS CDNT is operated based on principles of Progressing Disability Services within Ireland.
Minimum Requirements
1. An appropriate post-graduate professional qualification recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Psychology.
2. Qualifications validated by the P.S.I. or other relevant professional body, with proof of validation submitted with the application, if the applicant qualified outside the Republic of Ireland.
3. Training and experience of administering assessment tools including ADI-R and/or DISCO; ADOS/BOSA.
4. Full Clean Driving licence and use of a car.
5. Meet the Psychological Society of Ireland and Dept. of Health and Children guidelines for employment as a Staff Grade Psychologist in the Health Services.
6. Have an interest and experience in working with children presenting with complex disability needs (with or without a diagnosis of autism).
7. Have excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork and effective caseload management skills together with the ability to work on their own initiative.
Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioral competencies of Avista competency framework;
This may be found underneath the Job Description.
Why work with us?
Supportive and innovative working environment.
Informal enquiries to Baerbel Schlueter, Children Service Manager.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 4th March 2025.
“A panel may be formed from which future similar positions may be filled.”
Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days.
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