PSYCHOLOGIST

Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organisation is looking for Candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a Person Centred, Community Based, Socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

PSYCHOLOGIST

PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (35 Hours Per Week).

CHILDREN’S SERVICES, DUBLIN

Salary:€61,976 - €106,101 * (lsi)

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.

REF:86010

The Children and Young People’s Service within Avista provide interdisciplinary team supports, residential, family support and education services to 0-18 year old Children and Young People with complex needs and their families. This post is being recruited for the Children’s Disability Network Team: Blakestown. The successful candidate is required to work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team that provide services to 0-18 year old children and young persons with complex needs. The candidates are also required to work in partnership with families within a family centred model.

Avista has 3 Children and Young People Disability Network Teams and the candidate may be required to work across any these 3 teams if and when the need arises.

Essential:

• Possess a recognised professional post-graduate qualification in clinical or counselling or educational. psychology (If qualified outside the Republic of Ireland, qualification must be validated by the Department of Health).
• Must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.

· Full Clean Driving licence and use of a car.

Why work with us?

Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

Supportive and innovative working environment.

Comprehensive Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme

Bike to work Scheme

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme

Bike to work Scheme

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/

Informal enquiries to Elaine Finn , Children’s Disability Network Manager , Tel: 087 451 8052, email: elaine.finn@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications: 07th October 2025.

Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

“A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled across the Dublin service.”

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.