Job Description
Job Description Psychologist, Staff GradeS Specific Purpose Contract (covering a maternity leave) Role: Psychology Staff Grade Base: Clonakilty Children's Services Centre - TBC Hours of Work: 35 Per Week Closing Date: 9th November 2024 Please note that a 12 month panel may be formed from these interviews from which future positions may be filled. For full position details and job description or for details on submitting an application please visit our websiteor you can email Please apply with a cover letter and CV - Application form is optional. Responsible to: Childrens Disability Network Manager (CDNM) Base: You will be addressing the needs of our children and families throughout the West Cork catchment area. Your base will be Clonakilty Childrens Services Centre. This will be confirmed prior to commencement. This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment in light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities as may be determined from time to time by the CDNM. You will be given as much notice of such changes as possible. Overall Purpose of Position To work with the interdisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive psychological service to children and their families enrolled in WCCDNT Main Responsibilities To work within the current PDS model of service based on the 12 principles. To provide a broad range of psychological services to clients and their families. Psychology services may be provided directly to the child or indirectly to parents/teachers etc. Psychology services may be provided through face to face consultation or through telehealth. To complete a range of psychological assessments as required. To provide a range of psychological interventions as required including but not exclusive to providing behavioural support, family/sibling support, planning and delivering group work to children etc. To liaise with children and their families as appropriate with regard to assessments, IFSP, outcomes, interventions and reviews. To actively participate in meetings, e.g. area team meetings, psychology meetings, planning meetings etc To work as part of the multidisciplinary team and to be involved in initial team assessments, team reviews and team interventions. To provide professional reports and to participate in case conferences and other consultancy work as may be required. To liaise with other professionals and organisations as appropriate and to represent the organisation at meetings, seminars, conferences, etc. To keep records and submit reports as may be required by the CDNM. To provide in-service training to staff and parents as required or other relevant persons. To take responsibility for ones own continued professional development. To actively use supervision to benefit ones professional practice. To carry out research relevant to the organisation as required. To keep up to date with best practice procedures and at all times to work within the parameters of the professional Code of Ethics as laid down by the Psychological Society of Ireland and also the ethos of CoAction West Cork. General Particulars This is a full time post 35 hours per week Annual Leave 5 Weeks Other Requirements: Each candidate must have their own means of transport with applicable licence. If being processed for appointment, original documentation will be sought for: All qualification requirements for the post and any additional qualification(s) that you may be awarded marks the event that a number of years experience is required for a post, you will be requested to provide documentary evidence that you possess same. If you are the holder of a non-Irish qualification, please note that your qualifications must be verified by the Psychological Society of Ireland. CoAction unfortunately can not be responsible for any expenses that candidates incur in connection with the validation of their qualifications. Person Specification : Psychologist Staff Grade Essential Qualifications Each candidate must, at the latest date for receipt of completed application form for the post possess: An honours primary degree in Psychology A relevant postgraduate qualification in Psychology Your own means of transport with applicable licence Be a member of, or be eligible for membership of, the Irish Psychological Society of Ireland Essential Skills He/She should be a good communicator, both verbally and literally with excellent interpersonal skills He/She will have counselling and behaviour management skills He/She will have the skills to carry out psychological assessments for both children and adults. He/She will have good report writing skills and the ability to plan, implement and review individual and group programmes. He/She will have a flexible nature and be capable of working individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. He/She will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and keen to develop professional skills. Desirable Skills He/She should demonstrate good knowledge of the Irish Psychology environment in a community setting Essential Experience Have experience of working within the area of intellectual disabilities To have experience of working as part of a multi disciplinary team. Desired Experience Have experience of working within a community setting This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment in light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities as may be determined from time to time by the Director of Services/CEO or designated Line Manager. You will be given as much notice of such changes as possible. It is CoActions policy to review job descriptions on a regular basis. CoAction West Cork CLG is an equal opportunity employer Skills: Honours Degree in Psychology Benefits: Competive Salary