Job Description
Medforce are seeking a Staff Grade Psychologist OR Senior Psychologist to join a friendly, dynamic, supportive Children Disability Network Team in Waterford. If you are a Psychologist passionate about working with children who have complex needs, I would like to hear from you. Contract: Initially, 6-month contract (with a view to extend), 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday plus generous annual leave entitlement and paid bank holidays. The Childrens Disability Network Team provides a Family Centred, Interdisciplinary Team Service to children with complex disability needs aged 0 to 18yrs in their local community. The successful candidate will work with experienced Psychologists as part of the interdisciplinary team providing a team-based service to CDNT children and young people and their families as per the HSE National Health Policy, Progressing Disability Services for children and young people. Essential criteria A recognised University degree or Diploma (QQI level 8 Equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject. A recognised post graduate professional qualification in clinical, counselling or educational psychology or an equivalent validated by the Department of Health. We would welcome applications from 2023 Doctoral Graduates. Applicants who qualified outside of Republic of Ireland must already have their qualifications validated by the Department of Health and Children and the Psychological Society of Ireland. Have excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork and effective caseload management skills. In addition, they must possess good planning, organisation and effective time management skills together with the ability to work in a team and on their own initiative. Desirable Experience in assessment and delivery of clinical interventions for children presenting with complex disability needs, physical and/or sensory and/or Intellectual disability and/or Autism. Work experience or a training placement in a disability service with children with disabilities. Supporting children and young people with Life Limiting conditions. Supporting children and families/carers in management of behaviours that challenge. Experience in Family Centred approaches in goal setting. Full clean driving licence and have the use of a car. Ready to take the next step in your psychology career? Reach out to Laura Fagan at Medforce at lfagan@medforce.ie / 01 691 7774 for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr