PSYCHOLOGIST

Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary.

Avista 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.

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

PSYCHOLOGIST

ST. VINCENT’S SERVICES, LIMERICK

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

Salary: €62,596 -€107,162 * (lsi)

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience .

REF: 93907

Essential:

· A recognised university degree or diploma with first or second class honours in which Psychology was taken as major subject and honours obtained in that subject.

· A post-graduate professional qualification in clinical or counselling psychology, recognized by the Psychological Society of Ireland.

· Possess the requisite knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office, and including an interest and experience in working with adults with intellectual disabilities, with or without a diagnosis of autism, who have psychological support needs.

· Applicants with qualifications obtained outside of Ireland must provide a certificate of validation of their qualifications from the Department of Health.

• Full clean Irish driving licence.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Why work with us?

Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

Comprehensive Pension Scheme

Supportive and innovative working environment.

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 Dr Seán Shanahan, Head of Psychology, Tel; 087 399 0055

Closing date for receipt of applications 11thMarch 2026.

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 Limerick service.”

Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.