Assistant Psychologist

Assistant Psychologist – 12 Month FTC, Full-time

The Assistant Psychologist will work as a member of a team, attend team meetings and case conferences and other meetings as may be determined by the Principal Psychologist, as appropriate to the role.

Responsibilities:

The Assistant Psychologist will assist psychologists;

· to carry out prescribed interventions with individuals or groups,

· to conduct assessments of individuals or groups through direct observation, formal psychometric testing, semi-structured interviews and report writing,

· to offer supportive work, as required, with carers, family members and health professionals/staff,

· to provide training with other professionals as appropriate,

· to conduct research, audit and service evaluations,

· to promote the role of psychological services through the communication provision of relevant information to interested parties,

· to ensure the efficient organisation of psychological service and to manage training equipment, information packs and library resources,

· to conduct literature searches, prepare and provide presentations and to contribute to articles for publication,

· to engage in Psychology Department research activities,

· to manage collation of statistics in relation to clinical activity within the Department of Psychology,

· to engage in any other appropriate activity of the Department under the supervision of a member of the Department of Psychology.

Essential Qualifications:

· Candidates must hold a graduate qualification in Psychology and a master’s degree in a psychology related area.

· Be a Graduate Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)

· Demonstrate an understanding of the practice of psychology in Adult Mental Health and ideally have direct experience in this area.

· A strong commitment to learning and professional development