Staff Grade Psychologist
Staff Grade Psychologist
The Staff Grade Psychologist will play a key role in supporting the reduction of waiting lists for psychological services within a Primary Care setting based in Dublin 10. The postholder will provide brief, evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions for children, adolescents, and/or adults (depending on service configuration). The role focuses on early intervention, stepped-care approaches, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues to improve access to timely psychological care.
Responsibilities of Staff Grade Psychologist
- Undertake initial psychological assessments for clients on the waiting list.
- Provide brief, evidence-based psychological interventions (e.g., CBT, ACT, solution-focused, or guided self-help approaches).
- Develop and deliver group-based interventions or psychoeducation programmes as appropriate.
- Collaborate with GPs, primary care teams, and other allied health professionals to support integrated care.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional and service standards.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and supervision.
Service Development
- Contribute to the design and implementation of innovative strategies to reduce waiting times and enhance service efficiency.
- Collect and report service data related to the waitlist initiative (e.g., referrals processed, waiting times, outcomes).
- Support evaluation and audit of the initiative to inform future service planning.
Professional
- Receive and engage in regular clinical supervision from a Senior/Principal Psychologist.
- Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) activities in line with professional body requirements.
- Adhere to ethical, professional, and governance standards as set out by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) and HSE policies.
Staff Grade Psychologist
- Recognised postgraduate qualification in Psychology appropriate to the role (e.g., Doctorate or Master’s in Clinical, Counselling, or Health Psychology).
- Eligibility for graduate membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).
- Relevant supervised experience delivering psychological assessment and intervention in a healthcare or community setting.
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