Basic Psychologist Post, Adult Services

Basic Grade Psychologist Post

Adult Services

St. Michael’s House is a community-based voluntary organisation which provides facilities and services to over 1,900 adults and children with intellectual disabilities and their families in the greater Dublin area.

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide psychology services across St. Michael’s House Adult Services, including assessment, intervention, consultation, and contribution to service development. You will work closely with Psychologist Department and wider multidisciplinary team, receiving regular supervision, mentorship, and support to develop your clinical practice. This post offers an excellent opportunity to consolidate core clinical skills while working within a well-established, values-driven organisation. It will also include working in frontline services providing positive behaviour support, completing assessments, developing support plans working within a multi- disciplinary team.

A Vacancy exists for 1 Full Time, Permanent Post for a Basic Grade Psychologist in Adult Services

Applicants must 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 an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical Psychology or an equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health.
• NB:2026 graduates are welcome to apply
• A strong interest in working within disability services
• Full clean manual driving licence and access to a car

Why Work With Prosper?

• Structured supervision and clinical support
• Generous Annual Leave
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Pension & Death in Service Benefit
• Maternity Leave Allowance (after 12 months' service)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and Continuous Professional Development opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Career progression opportunities within the organisation
• Modern facilities and a positive, supportive work environment

If you are a newly qualified Clinical Psychologist seeking a supportive role where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Dora Marciniak at dora.marciniak@smh.ie

How to Apply:

All of the below documents must be submitted before the application is deemed complete:

• A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.
• A short cover letter/personal statement 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 within St. Michael’s House.

Closing Date for receipt of applications is 20th April 2026 at 5 pm

Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and remember to include a valid email address and mobile phone number as this is the way you will be contacted to attend an interview.

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify.

St. Michael’s House is an Equal Opportunities Employer.