Basic/staff Psychologist Post, Adult Services

Basic/Staff 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.

Psychologists in our Adult services work in multi-disciplinary teams to support our service-users, their families and frontline staff. The Psychology department is a dynamic group of mainly clinical psychologists with a variety of specialisms in the intellectual disability field. We offer supportive supervision, encourage research and service evaluation, maintain strong links with University training courses and value continuing professional development.

A Vacancy exists for 1 Full Time, Permanent Post for a Basic/Staff Grade Psychologist in Adult Services based primarily in the Ballymun clinic.

Applicants must have:

• A post-graduate level qualification in Clinical or CounsellingPsychology that meets the requirements of the Psychological Society of Ireland or an equivalent qualification validated by the Department of Health, for employment as a Basic Grade Psychologist.
• Placement in an Intellectual Disability service as part of professional training.
• Knowledge and experience of working with adults with intellectual disabilities who also have ASD or Dementia would be an advantage.
• Full driving licence and the use of a car.

Panels of suitably qualified persons may be formed from which further vacancies may be filled.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Dr Sean Carey, Principal Psychologist, 087 1213879.

To apply:

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: 5pm, Friday, May 16th

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.