Head of Psychology
Medforce are delighted to be recruiting a Head of Psychology for a leading voluntary organisation and national charity working with children and adults with disabilities.
The Head of Psychology will lead the delivery of high-quality psychological services to children and adults with complex disabilities, including through our client’s Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs) and enhanced care pathways. This leadership role will guide service transformation, with a strong focus on autism and neurodiversity, aligning services with our client’s strategic vision.
This position reports to theHead of National Specialist Services, Research and Education
Key Stakeholders:
- Multidisciplinary teams and Heads of Discipline
- Parents, carers, and advocates
- HSE, Tusla, and other agencies
- CDNT managers and senior leadership
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic and Clinical Leadership
- Drive service expansion beyond physical disability
- Lead service development in autism and neurodiversity
- Ensure high standards of assessment, intervention, consultation, and support
- Embed evidence-based practices and supervise clinical teams
2. Stakeholder Engagement
- Build partnerships with families, communities, and external agencies
- Represent our client in national forums and promote service user feedback
3. Research and Innovation
- Promote and lead research initiatives
- Collaborate with academic institutions to enhance practice
4. Education and Knowledge Sharing
- Lead internal and external education programmes
- Oversee training and supervision of trainee psychologists
5. Operational Oversight
- Monitor performance, manage risk, and ensure compliance
- Lead clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives
- Support recruitment, resource management, and professional supervision
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
- PSI Registration
- Extensive experience in disability, autism, and neurodiversity
- Proven strategic leadership and service transformation
- Strong clinical expertise and research background
Key Competencies
- Visionary leadership with a passion for inclusion and innovation
- Expertise in stakeholder engagement and communication
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, diversity, and public service values
- Strong collaborator and team leader with a forward-thinking mindset
If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to lfagan@medforce.ie
If you refer a Psychologist to us who is successfully hired, we can offer you a €150 thank you bonus! T&C’s apply!
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