Clinical Psychologist – Adults
Clinical Psychologist – Adults
The Clinical Psychologist will provide high-quality psychological assessment, intervention, consultation, and support services to adults within HSE community and primary care services in North Dublin. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based psychological services to adults presenting with a broad range of mental health, emotional, behavioural, cognitive, and complex clinical needs.
I have multiple positions so can accept Staff or Senior Grade applications.
Responsibilities of Clinical Psychologist – Adults
- Conduct specialist psychological assessments for adults presenting with a wide range of mental health, emotional, behavioural, cognitive, and neuropsychological difficulties.
- Undertake cognitive, behavioural, emotional, adaptive functioning, and diagnostic assessments where appropriate.
- Develop and implement evidence-based intervention plans tailored to the needs of service users.
- Provide individual, family, and group interventions as required.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary assessment and intervention planning.
- Provide consultation and psychoeducation to families, carers, and relevant professionals.
- Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with HSE standards and professional guidelines.
- Participate in case conferences, clinical reviews, and multidisciplinary meetings.
- Manage and prioritise caseloads effectively within service demands.
- Participate in clinical supervision and continuing professional development.
- Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement initiatives, and outcome measurement.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR and HSE policies.
- Complete clinical documentation and reports within agreed timelines.
- Maintain statistics and activity data as required.
- Participate in service meetings and operational planning.
- Support efficient management of waiting lists and referrals.
Requirements of Clinical Psychologist – Adults
- A Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or an equvilent recognised by the Department of Health
- A minimum of 1–2 years’ relevant post-qualification experience working with adult populations.
- Experience completing psychological assessments and delivering therapeutic interventions within adult mental health, primary care, rehabilitation, disability, or community services.
- Previous experience within HSE adult services would be beneficial
- Experience working with adults presenting with complex mental health difficulties, neurodiversity, acquired brain injury, or intellectual disability.
- Training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches relevant to adult populations.
- Full clean driving licence and access to own transport.
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