BG Psychologist, CDNT

ST. MICHAEL’S HOUSE

Basic Grade Psychologist(s) (Full-time/Permanent)

This is an exciting opportunity for a Basic Grade Psychologist to join the St. Michael’s House Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) and support children and their families, who present with complex needs requiring interdisciplinary clinical supports from a disability team. St. Michael’s House has 4 CDNTs – Ballymun, Coastal, Coolock and Kilbarrack.

Candidates interested in part-time positions may also be considered for suitable future vacancies. Please indicate in your cover letter if interested in a part-time position.

The Psychologist is a valuable member of the Children’s Disability Network Team who provide a quality evidence-based service in line with family-centred practice and the Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles.

Essential Criteria:

· A recognised university degree or diploma (QQ1 level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject.

· A recognised post-graduate professional qualification in clinical, counselling or educational psychology or an equivalent qualification validated by the Department of Health. We would welcome applications from 2025 doctorial graduates.

*Applicants who qualified outside the Republic of Ireland must already have their qualifications validated by the Department of Health and Children and the Psychological Society of Ireland.

Desirable:

· Experience in assessment and delivery of clinical interventions for children who have a physical and/or sensory disability and/or intellectual disability and/or ASD.

· Work experience or a training placement in a disability service with experience of child disability cases.

· Experience of supporting children/young persons with life limiting conditions.

· Experience of working with children/young people, families and carers in the management of behaviours that challenge.

· Experience in family goal setting and family centred practise.

· Full clean driving licence and the use of a car.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Nicola Barry, Principal Psychologist Nicola.barry@smh.ie or Elaine Sweetman CDNM elaine.sweetman@smh.ie

A shortlisting process will be applied based on the above criteria. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and remember to include a valid email address as this is the way you will be contacted to attend an interview.

A panel may be created for future employment opportunities across the St. Michael’s House CDNTs.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm Friday 6th June

St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer