Staff Grade Psychologist

Saint John of God Liffey Services, provides a network of education, training, employment, respite and community living supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in Kildare and Dublin.

Staff Grade Psychologist

Full Time Hours (35 hours per week)

(2 Year Specified Purpose Contract Full Time Post)

Are you passionate about making a difference in healthcare? We're looking for a dedicated Staff Grade Psychologist to provide psychological services to adults with Intellectual Disabilities in the Kildare and West Dublin regions. Join us in shaping a brighter future!

Psychologists in the service work in multi-disciplinary teams to support our service-users, their families, and frontline staff in an effective, person-centered and compassion focused system. The Psychology department offers supportive supervision, encourage research and service evaluation, maintain strong links with University training courses and value continuing professional development.

Here's why you'll love working with us:

Competitive Compensation : Our salaries are aligned with the HSE Consolidated Pay Scales, ensuring fair and transparent remuneration.

Clinical Supervision : You'll have access to regular clinical supervision, fostering professional growth and support.

Employee Assistance Programme : We prioritize your well-being with confidential counseling services and resources.

Work-Life Balance : Enjoy paid Maternity/Paternity Leave and Parental and Adoptive Leave, supporting your family needs.

Financial Security : Benefit from a Contributory State Pension Plan, securing your future.

Health Insurance : Our Group Scheme covers health-related expenses, including private healthcare.

Professional Development : We're committed to enhancing your skills through education and training opportunities.

Research Opportunities : Collaborate on cutting-edge research projects within our organization.

Free Library Access : Expand your knowledge with free access to our extensive library resources.

Convenient Parking : Say goodbye to parking hassles-we provide free parking for our team.

The successful candidate must have:

• Have a university degree or diploma (QQ1 level 8 equivalent) obtained in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject and have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology or an equivalent qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health . Please provide written proof of validation with application.
• Demonstrate competence in working with adults with intellectual disabilities (either 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification; or 60 days or equivalent post-qualification supervised work experience with individuals with an intellectual disability).
• Must be eligible to work in Ireland.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills - oral and written
• Full Clean License and access to own vehicle

Desirable Criteria: Knowledge and experience in:

Working with adults with an intellectual disability and neurodivergence.

Positive Behaviour Support assessment and intervention.

Psychometric assessments, including dementia.

Design, implementation, and monitoring of therapeutic interventions for adults with an intellectual disability.

Working effectively with teams, consulting with families and other professionals

An interest in participating and/or undertaking research in intellectual disability.

Join us in delivering exceptional care and shaping the future of healthcare. Apply today!

Shortlisting will apply.

Informal enquiries by phone to Cathy Hayes, Principal Psychologist, Tele: Mobile:

Closing Date: Friday, 7 th June 2024

Saint John of God Community Services Limited is an equal opportunities employer.

We operate HSE (Health Service Executive) funded services across Intellectual Disability, Adult Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry .