Assistant Psychologists

Assistant Psychologists

Fixed Term Contract - Two Years

We are recruiting for Assistant Psychologists in the Psychology Department. These are 2-year contract posts.

Assistant Psychologists are managed and supervised by St Michael’s House Psychologists, while working alongside PICs and frontline staff in our Adult Services. They contribute to psychological and positive behaviour support interventions, including carrying out systematic observations and functional assessments; recording, monitoring and evaluating interventions and training programmes; contributing to evidence-based clinical formulations; assisting with staff and service-user training programmes; conducting research literature reviews; assisting with research and evaluation projects, etc.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or Equivalent) in Psychology at 2.1 level or above from a PSI-accredited Psychology course.
• Experience and interest in supporting adults with moderate to profound Intellectual Disabilities.
• Full, clean Driver's License.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience of working with adults or children who are Autistic and have an Intellectual Disability.
• Training and/or experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis.
• Strong IT skills.
• Masters level qualification in Psychology
• Research and evaluation skills

SALARY SCALE: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE revised consolidated pay scales

Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week.

Benefits of working in St Michael's House

• HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
• Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training / CPD
• Career Progression

To Apply:

1. A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.

2. A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position with St. Michael’s House.

Informal enquiries to Sean Carey, sean.carey@smh.ie

Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Job offer is subject to approval under the process of funded posts in Disability Services in the HSE and Section 38 Agencies.

Closing date : 1st August 2025 at 5:00 pm

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.