Make a Real Difference in Your Work
We are recruiting for a Senior Clinical Psychologist to cover the areas of Waterford, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny, and South Tipperary. This is a Hybrid, 2-year, Specific Purpose, Part-Time, 28-hour contract.
Job Description
We provide community-based residential rehabilitation services for people living with a brain injury in Ireland. Our mission is to serve, advocate, empower, and support people impacted by brain injury to rebuild their lives.
Our staff are driven by the desire to maximise the abilities of the person suffering from a brain injury. We value our team members who live by and demonstrate our values:
* Dignity & Respect: We treat each other with dignity and respect in our interactions.
* Relationships: We engage meaningfully with each other with honesty, integrity, and kindness.
* Choices: We empower each other through choices to manage and direct our lives within our capabilities.
* Sharing everyday places: We value inclusion for all in our communities and sharing everyday experiences.
* Contributions: We encourage everyone to play their part, no matter how small.
Key Responsibilities
* Assume responsibility for psychological assessment of clients within the Organisation and potential clients.
* Involved in the design and provision of rehabilitation programmes and support of clients, families, staff, and others.
* Provide professional/clinical support to other frontline professions as appropriate.
* Develop new innovative responses on behalf of the Organisation to the needs of clients with ABI Ireland and their families in the general community.
Requirements
* Have a university degree or diploma to a QQI level 8, recognised by the PSI, to a 1st or 2nd class honours standard.
* Have a post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the PSI.
* Demonstrate application of clinical competences to working with the care group applied for.
* Have at least 5 years relevant post-graduate experience.
* Possess a driving licence with access to own car - travel is required.
* Possess a high standard of professional attainment.
* Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the post.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
* Post-qualification experience of working with adults with an acquired brain injury or other neurological conditions.
* Experience in providing support using a Positive Behaviour Support approach.
* Experience in formal neuropsychological assessments and interventions with people with neurological or other physical diagnosis.
* Evidence of participation in continuous professional development.
* Knowledge of the relevant disability-related legislation and standards or practice.
* Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.
* An ability to manage workload, perform under pressure, and achieve deadlines.
Benefits
* Salary range from €88,543 - DOE - with annual increments.
* Competitive annual leave entitlements.
* Two discretionary days annual leave (Good Friday & Christmas Eve).
* Access to contributory pension scheme following probation.
* Free life cover benefit.
* Paternity leave.
* Long service awards.
* Bike to work scheme.
* Flexible working and work-life balance initiatives in place.
* Access to Healthcare Staff Credit Union.