Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist

Job Title: Staff
Grade Clinical Psychologist

Service: Child Primary Care (HSE-aligned)

Location: Clondalkin Primary Care Centre

Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (35 hours) | 1-year contract
(likely to be extended)

Salary: HSE aligned pay scales

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Staff
Grade Clinical Psychologist for a Child Primary Care Team based in Clondalkin
Primary Care Centre, providing early intervention supports to children,
young people and their families.

This is a frontline, community-based role
where you will work as part of a well-established multidisciplinary team, with strong
access to Senior Psychologists for structured supervision, consultation and
support. The service is family-centred, inclusive and evidence-based, with
a focus on practical outcomes for children and caregivers.

Bring your clinical expertise and
compassion to support children and families facing a range of emotional,
developmental, and behavioural challenges including:

• Autism
  Spectrum Conditions
• ADHD
• Anxiety
  and mood-related difficulties
• Attachment,
  family and school-related issues

Role Summary:

As a Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist
within a Child Primary Care service, you will provide timely assessment,
formulation and evidence-based intervention for children and young people,
working closely with parents/carers and the multidisciplinary team. You will be
well supported through structured supervision and consultation with Senior
Psychologists. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday role on a 1-year contract
with a strong likelihood of extension (service need dependent).

Key Responsibilities:

·        
Provide psychological
assessment, formulation and intervention to children and young people
presenting with a range of emotional, behavioural and developmental needs
(e.g., anxiety, ADHD, autism-related needs, attachment and school/family
difficulties).

·        
Develop evidence-informed,
child-centred plans in collaboration with children, families and MDT
colleagues.

·        
Deliver individual and
group-based interventions, drawing on appropriate therapeutic models and
outcome measures.

·        
Provide consultation and
practical guidance to parents/carers and relevant professionals involved in the
child’s care.

·        
Engage in regular clinical
supervision (including with Senior Psychologists), reflective practice and
continuous professional development.

·        
Contribute to service
development, quality improvement and psychologically informed MDT working.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Doctorate
  or equivalent in Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychology and/or
  Chartered Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychologist through PSI.
• Candidates
  qualified overseas must provide evidence of validation by the Department
  of Health at the time of application.
• Eligibility
  for registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland.
• Demonstrable
  knowledge of a range of Psychological assessment and therapeutic models
• Experience
  delivering psychological interventions to children and families
• Excellent
  clinical assessment, formulation, and therapeutic planning skills
• Excellent
  Communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Ability
  to work autonomously and manage a varied caseload.
• Full
  driver's license and access to a car.

What to expect:

·        
Competitive HSE salary in
line with experience (HSE-aligned pay scales).

·        
Full-time, 35 hour week,
Monday to Friday.

·        
1-year contract
with strong potential for extension, service need dependent.

·        
Structured supervision and
consultation with Senior Psychologists,
plus ongoing CPD support.

·        
Supportive
multidisciplinary team environment and psychologically informed culture.

·        
Flexible work arrangements
where possible.

What you need to do now:

For more information about this exciting
opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at or by
phone at 089-9455139