Job Description
We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals Job Title: Assistant Psychologist Fixed Term Contract, 12 months - 36 hours Location: Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co Kildare Job Purpose : The Assistant Psychologist will work for the National Learning Network Education Support Service. They will be responsible for supporting third level students in developing effective learning strategies to maximise the accessibility of course curricula and assessment. The role involves identifying and coordinating the provision of academic, social and emotional supports required by students registered with the Disability & Learning Support Services. They will also be responsible for conducting needs assessments and carrying out research and evaluation thereby ensuring services reflect best practice at all times. They will report to and be supervised by a team of Chartered Psychologists. This role provides an excellent opportunity for an early career psychologist who wishes to progress to further training in psychology. A panel will be formed from candidates selected for interview and members of this panel may be asked to fill future vacancies as they arise. Minimum Education & Experience required: Primary Degree in Psychology or H.Dip in Psychology Masters Degree in Applied Psychology / Education / ABA or other relevant area Relevant experience in the field of Education and Psychology Experience working with Mental Health & Learning Disability Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implementation Job Duties & Responsibilities Ensure that all relevant issues are communicated to the supervising Psychologist (in his/her absence, to the Senior Psychologist) to enable the ongoing development of psychological services. Facilitate students in identifying needs and preparing for individual needs assessments while using a Person-Centred approach, ensuring that all processes are communicated to the supervising psychologist. Assess the impact of a student's disability on study and on their course work Provide students with appropriate psychological supports, ensuring that all issues are communicated to the supervising psychologist Additional requirements Facilitate the assessment process through the administration of appropriate tests, compiling results, analysis of these results, and report writing ensuring necessary supervision and sign-off by the Chartered Psychologist. Contribute to and participate in designing and delivering training modules that provide staff with up-to-date training in the area of disability awareness and other relevant areas. Staff benefits: Company Pension Scheme Paid maternity leave. Paid paternity leave. 27 days annual leave Bike to work scheme. Tax saver travel scheme Income protection Health and Wellbeing programme Financial support for studying and study leave. *Rewarding Career *Career with meaning *attractive benefits *work life balance* To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.