Senior Psychologist - CDNT

ST. MICHAEL’S HOUSE

Senior Grade Psychologist

Coastal CDNT

Permanent Full Time Post available (1.0 WTE). Part Time applicants may be considered.

St. Michaels House currently have an exciting opportunity for Senior Psychologist to join us in providing services to children with complex needs arising from a disability and their families.

The Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs) provide a quality evidence-based service in line with Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles including family-centred practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to be involved in clinical audit and research, and the establishment of evidence informed pathways for service delivery. They may incorporate service development initiatives including complex behaviour support.

Line Management will be by the Children’s Disability Network Manager with clinical supervision provided by the Principal Psychologist.

Candidates must have the following essential requirements:

• Hold a recognised post-graduate professional qualification in Clinical, Educational or Counselling psychology that meets the requirements of the Psychological Society of Ireland and is validated by the Department of Health and Children.

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

· Experience supporting children/young persons with complex behavioural presentations across settings and in supporting others (family, educators) to meet the needs these children and young people.

· A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a disability or children’s service.

· Demonstrate and promote collaborate working relationships within interdisciplinary and multiagency teams in the delivery of integrated, family-centred services.

· Skills & experience in navigating systems and stakeholders (e.g., DES, Tulsa, HSE, CAMHS, CAMHS ID, acute hospitals).

Desirable:

· Experience leading organisational or clinical development working groups or initiatives.

· Experience developing and delivering training/professional development relevant to supporting children/young people with complex needs.

· Experience in driving change in the delivery of services.

• Full clean driving licence with use of a car.
• Keen interest in research.

Salary scale: Point 1 100,483- Point 8 LSI 118,111.

• Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above

Benefits of working in St Michael's House

• HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
• Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training / CPD
• Career Progression

To Apply:

• A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.
• A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of this position with St. Michael’s House.
• Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Informal enquiries to:

• Sinead English, Childrens Disability Network Manager, sinead.english@smh.ie
• Nicola Barry, Principal Psychologist, Nicola.Barry@smh.ie

Job descriptions are available from the HR Department.

Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, please include a valid email address on application.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 18/09/2026 @12noon

Interviews will take place on 29/09/2026. Candidates should make themselves available for this date.

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.