Psychologist, MDT

Avista provide Residential, Day Services and respite services to people with an Intellectual Disability. We are looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with 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.

Applications are invited for the following position:

PSYCHOLOGIST

MDT (Adult Service) – DUBLIN

Permanent full time 35 hours per week

Salary: €57,675 -€98,739* (*LSI )

Req No: 26076

As a psychologist you will join a highly motivated multi-disciplinary team working with adults with moderate and severe/profound intellectual disabilities and psychological support needs. You will also have an opportunity to work in specialist areas such as behaviors of concern, autism and dementia.

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 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.

Our Benefits include :

· 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

· Family friendly policies

· Access to Health Service Staffs Credit Union

· Continuous Professional Development

*Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioral competencies of Avista competency framework;

This can be found on the last page of the Job Description

Informal enquiries to: Dr Seán Shanahan, Head of Psychology: 087 399 0055

‘A panel may be formed from which future Psychologist roles may be filled’

Applications can be made to:https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/

Closing date for receipt of applications: 08/04/24

Avista is an equal opportunities employer