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Job Description
Principal Clinical Psychologist
Highfield Healthcare seeks a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist to lead the delivery of a high-quality psychology service in our Dublin-based healthcare organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of evidence-based practices and contribute to clinical research within the service.
- Provide clinical supervision and training to psychology staff, including Trainee Clinical Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists.
- Supervise and mentor psychology staff and trainees to maintain high standards of clinical practice.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals in multidisciplinary research initiatives.
- Deliver training to healthcare staff on psychological interventions and care strategies.
- Oversee the allocation and coordination of psychological services within assigned areas.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland.
- Full and unrestricted registration as a Clinical Psychologist with a recognised professional body.
- At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in clinical psychology, with experience in management and governance.
Requirements:
- Demonstrates expert knowledge of psychological theory, models, and interventions relevant to mental health.
- Leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team of professionals.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with a track record of collaborative working across multidisciplinary teams.
About Highfield Healthcare:
Highfield Healthcare is a leading provider of mental health and care services, offering high-quality care across several domains, including general adult psychiatry, care for the elderly, and specialist dementia services.