Assistant Psychologist

BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION

POST OF: TEMPORARY FULL-TIME ASSISTANT PSYCHOLOGIST

ADULT SERVICES, GALWAY CITY & COUNTY

JOB REF: 82506

The Role:

The Assistant Psychologist position is designed to match the skills of a graduate with an honours psychology degree (2.1), and generally a post-graduate qualification, with appropriate duties while working with people supported, staff members, and families under the direct supervision of Senior Clinical Psychologists.

The supervising Psychologist will ensure that the Assistant Psychologist has a realistic balance of work, reflecting the person’s qualifications and experience and his or her need to gain relevant new experiences. The intensity of supervision will gradually decrease as the assistant psychologist gains confidence and skills.

The Assistant Psychologist will receive formal supervision in a confidential setting. Overall, the length and amount of supervision will reflect the experience of the Assistant Psychologist and the balance and amount of work to be done. The supervisor will ensure opportunities to observe the Assistant Psychologist’s work in order to evaluate the performance.

Reporting/Responsible to:

Senior Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications/Experience:

· Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field and a Master’s Degree in Psychology is very desirable.

· Experience of working in a front line position with people with disabilities or related areas is also desirable.

Skills:

· Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to evidence-based interventions and the scientist-practitioner model.

· Candidates must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills so as to effectively share expertise in a timely manner.

· It is critical that the selected candidate work effectively within a dynamic team environment using a person and family centred philosophy.

Working Hours:

78 hours a fortnight based on a 5 day week. Flexibility will be required in order to meet service needs.

The Health Service is undergoing ongoing transformation and therefore it is critical that a flexible attitude to changing environments and work requirements is held by the successful candidate.

Salary:

Department of Health Care Assistant (Intellectual Disability) salary scale (01/03/2025) - €33,699 x 11 increments - €46,190 per annum. A Long Service Increment €46,984 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale.

Annual Leave:

22 days per annum.

Informal enquiries to Dr. Mary Davis, Head of Psychology Department/Principal Clinical Psychologist at 087 6175794 or Mary.Davis@bocsi.ie

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms & CV’s is 5pm, 7th August 2025.

Interviews for this post will be held on 25th August 2025.

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - West Region is an equal opportunities employer.

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