Senior Psychologist
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join a specialist Adult & Older Adult Inpatient Mental Health Service.
This post provides a unique chance to contribute to an established multidisciplinary team working with people experiencing severe, enduring and/or complex mental health difficulties who require intensive inpatient support. The service offers comprehensive, evidence-based assessment and intervention in collaboration with psychiatry, mental health nursing, psychology, social work, and occupational therapy.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide specialised psychological assessment and intervention for adults and older adults within an inpatient setting.
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Formulate and deliver evidence-based care plans that integrate multiple psychological models.
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Offer consultation, supervision, and psychological expertise to multidisciplinary colleagues.
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Undertake risk assessment and contribute to the safe management of service users.
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Support teaching, training, and research activities within the service.
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Contribute to service development, policy planning, and quality improvement initiatives.
Essential Requirements:
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Recognised degree in psychology (QQI Level 8 equivalent) with honours.
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Doctorate qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland or validated by the Department of Health).
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Minimum of 5 years satisfactory postgraduate experience in psychology (including at least 2 years post-qualification).
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Demonstrated competence in adult mental health.
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Experience of supervised clinical placements or post-qualification work in Adult Psychology.
Desirable Skills and Competencies:
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Strong knowledge of evidence-based psychological practice.
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Effective leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
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Ability to work flexibly in a dynamic inpatient environment.
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Commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement.
Terms:
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Contract: Permanent, part-time (0.8 WTE).
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Salary: Aligned with current public sector salary scales.
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Hours: 28 per week, rostered across service needs.
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