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.

The Children and Young People’s Service within Avista provides interdisciplinary team supports, residential, family support and education services to 0–18-year-old Children and Young People with complex needs and their families. The candidate is also required to work in partnership with families within a family centred model.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

Psychologist

PERMANENT FULL TIME (35 Hours Per Week)

CHILDREN’S SERVICES, DUBLIN.

Blanchardstown CDNT

Salary:€63,222 -€108,234* (LSIs*)

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

REF: 106105

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, and

· A recognised post-graduate professional qualification in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology validated by the Department of Health, and

· At least 5 years post-graduate experience as a professional psychologist, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the post-graduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in post qualification experience as a professional psychologist, and

· Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office, and including an interest and experience in working with children and young people with disabilities and complex needs.

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

· A full clean driving license and use of a car.

· Proficiency in the English language.

Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.

Why work with us?

• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Free onsite car parking.
• 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: Katie Collins, Children’s Disability Network Manager Email: Katie.Collins@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications: 18th November 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 current and future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled.

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

Direct applications only.