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Excel Healthcare Recruitment

Senior Psychologist

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Applications closed: 19/07/2026

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Job Title:  Senior
Psychologist

Location: Blanchardstown

Contract: Fulltime, Permanent 35-hour contract

Salary: Aligned
with HSE Pay Scales

Do you want to shape brighter futures for
children with disabilities?

A new exciting and
varied role has arisen for a Senior Psychologist to join a Children’s
Disability Network Team in Blanchardstown.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a
real difference in the lives of children with disabilities.

Excel Recruitment
are recruiting an enthusiastic Senior Psychologist to join a well
established and rapidly expanding Children’s Disability Network Team in
Blanchardstown.

This full‑time,
permanent role is part of a highly experienced service that includes multiple
Senior Psychologists, ensuring regular supervision, strong
professional support, and a collaborative learning culture.

This
position has become available due to continued team growth, reflecting
our commitment to strengthening supports for children and families.

You’ll join
friendly, skilled teams who look out for each other. You will be part of a
dedicated team working to create brighter futures for children with complex
needs and their families, while advancing your own clinical development within
a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Job
Purpose:

As a Clinical
Psychologist, you will provide assessment, intervention, and therapeutic
support to children and adolescents (0–18 years) with a broad range of
developmental, intellectual, physical, and sensory needs, including autism
spectrum disorder. You will work in close partnership with families and
caregivers to promote holistic care and help every child reach their full
potential.

Key
Responsibilities:

  • Conduct psychological assessments and
    deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to the needs of
    children with disabilities and complex presentations.
  • Contribute to the development of
    individual family service plans (IFSPs) in collaboration with families and
    the multidisciplinary team.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team
    (MDT) meetings, case discussions, and joint interventions alongside
    Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Speech and
    Language Therapists, and other professionals.
  • Provide clinical input and consultation
    to colleagues within the team as required.
  • Support families through psychoeducation,
    counselling, and care planning to empower them in managing their child’s
    needs.
  • Maintain accurate, confidential, and
    timely documentation and reports in accordance with best practice and
    legal requirements.
  • Contribute to service development, team
    learning, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Engage in clinical supervision and
    ongoing professional development activities.

Candidate
Requirements:

  • A recognised qualification at Doctorate
    level (or equivalent) in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology.
  • Eligibility for membership with the
    Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).
  • Overseas qualifications must be validated
    by the Department of Health at the time of application.
  • Demonstrated experience working with
    children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions including
    autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, and emotional or behavioural
    challenges.
  • Knowledge of a broad range of
    psychological assessments and intervention frameworks.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal,
    and collaborative working skills.
  • Ability to manage a varied caseload and
    work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Full driver’s licence and access to a car
    preferred but not essential.

What You Can Expect

  • Work
    within a progressive, child- and family-centred service
  • A
    structured induction and regular supervision from Senior Psychologists
  • Strong
    peer support within an established MDT
  • Ongoing
    CPD opportunities and training
  • The
    chance to make a meaningful, lasting impact on children’s lives
  • A
    warm, collaborative, and supportive team culture

Benefits

  • Competitive
    HSE salary scales and annual leave entitlements
  • Employee
    Assistance Programme
  • Pension
    Scheme and Illness Benefit
  • Flexible
    working hours
  • Maternity/Paternity
    Leave
  • Free
    onsite parking

What you need to do now:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to
Charlene Cooke by email ccooke@excelrecruitment.com or telephone 089- 9455139

 

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