Staff Psychologist

Staff Grade Psychologist

Full time, Permanent – 35 hours per week

Based in CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams, Clontarf

The CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) will be providing intervention to children from the age of 0-18 years, presenting with complex developmental needs requiring inter-disciplinary intervention. Our services are based upon a Family Centered Practice Model in line with the Progressing Disability Services. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team in Clontarf.

The successful candidate will have the following essential requirements:

· A University Degree or Diploma obtained with first- or second-class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject.

· A recognised postgraduate qualification in Clinical or Educational Psychology

· One year’s post-qualification experience working with children with disabilities

· Experience of completing standardised cognitive assessment with children.

· Excellent report writing skills

· Excellent communication, initiative and time management skills

· Flexibility and teamwork skills which are key to this role

Desirable requirements:

· Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

· Experience of working with children with physical and intellectual disabilities

· Experience completing Assessment of Need

· Full driver’s license and access to car

It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies and knowledge for the post. Department of Health Salary Scale apply, Psychologist (€57,675 - €98,739).

Please apply through Rezoomo. Please quote job reference CRC 153/23. Applications must be received before 5.00p.m. on 25th April 2024. Informal enquires to Elaine Doherty CDNT Manager Clontarf, phone (01) 8542 428 edoherty@crc.ie and Orla Clancy, Head of Children’s Services oclancy@crc.ie (087) 485 3513.

A panel may be created from this campaign from which current and future permanent, specified purpose, whole-time and part-time posts for CRC Children’s Disability Services in Clontarf will be filled.

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This role is subject to HSE Approval.