Job Description
Senior Psychologists Childrens Disability Network Team Ref: SC014 Childrens Disability Network Team CDNT6 Lead Agency Stewarts Care Applications are invited for the above positions. Part Time Options may be considered. A panel will be formed from which other permanent or temporary posts may be filled. Overview of the Post The Senior Psychologist will work as a member of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with MDT colleagues providing services to children from 0-18 years and families who are accessing the Children's Disability Network Team. The Senior Psychologist will provide a range of psychological services as required in partnership with families and other members of the team including assessment, diagnostics, programme implementation and behavior management. Running parent training courses is included as part of the role. A senior psychologist will lead in key areas of service development, reporting to the CDNT manager. Professional clinical supervision will be provided. The Senior psychologist will be joining an existing team of psychologists within the team. The ability to manage and prioritize a busy caseload, and work in an inter-disciplinary way using a family centered practice approach are also keys requirements of the role. Supervision of staff grade psychologists and trainee psychologists may be required. It is an opportunity for the right candidate to develop their skills and be a positive influence on shaping services within the CDNT. Continuous Professional Development opportunities will be provided. Candidates must meet the following criteria relevant to the role: Essential Have a university degree or diploma (QQ1 level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject. And Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology Or An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health.Application for this post must be inclusive of letter of validation. And Applicants must have at least five years satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the postgraduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in post-qualification experience as a professional psychologist. Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years experience requirement. Demonstrate competence in the area of working with children with disabilities. Demonstrate an understanding of interdisciplinary working, family centred practice and a high standard of suitability for the proper discharge of the office. Desirable Experience providing clinical supervision to psychologists (staff grade) and/or the supervision of trainee clinical psychologists. Salary and qualifications are in accordance with Department of Health consolidated pay scales: Senior Psychologist Scale €94,669- €111,277 incl LSI per annum. Detailed job description is available on the Stewarts Care careers page. Campaign Ref: SC014 Applications should apply through the Stewarts Care Careers Portal. Applications should include a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria. Applications will be short-listed based on the information supplied. A panel may be formed, from which future permanent and temporary positions may be filled. No assistance from recruitment agencies is required at this time. Stewarts Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer Skills: Post Grad Qualification accredited by PSI 5 years post- grad experience Experience working with children Benefits: Public Sector Pay and Pension Developmental Opportunities EAP Online Doctor Subsidised Canteen Parking Discounted Leisure Centre