Senior Psychologist

Avista is a progressive organization, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organization is looking for Candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a Person Centered, 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:

SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST

East Limerick Children’s Services

PERMANENT PART-TIME CONTRACT (31.5 Hours Per Week).

Salary:€97,528-€114,638

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

Essential:

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

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

· 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 management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office, and including an interest and experience in working with children with intellectual disabilities, with or without a diagnosis of autism, who experience mental health difficulties and/or behaviours of concern.

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

Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioral competencies of Avista competency framework;

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

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Avista in partnership with the HSE are lead agency of East Limerick Children Services, a Children’s Disability Network Team in Limerick. We are looking for candidates who are committed to supporting children with complex needs and disabilities and their families, in a family and person centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.

As a Senior Psychologist, you will join the East Limerick Children’s Disability team (0-18 team) and work with a highly motivated interdisciplinary children’s disability network team.

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 Nicola Haran Breen, Children’s Disability Network Manager, Tel: 061-603401

Closing date for receipt of applications 21th May 2025

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

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.