Psychologist, Principal Psychology Manager

Candidates must have at the latest date of application:

1. Professional Qualifications, Experience etc.

(i) A recognised 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.

AND

(ii) Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical or Counselling Psychology.

OR

(iii) A recognised postgraduate professional psychological qualification equivalent from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health.

AND

b) Have at least eight years satisfactory post graduate experience in the area of psychology inclusive of any time spent in pursuing a course leading to the Principal Psychologist Manager postgraduate qualification and including at least three years satisfactory experience in a senior capacity.

AND

c) Candidates must 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.

Note: These qualifications take affect from 25 October 2002 but without prejudice to anyone employed in a post of Staff Grade Psychologist or above on that date in the Irish Public Health Service to whom the qualification requirements for Principal Psychologist in place at 22nd January, 2002 shall apply.

Post Specific Requirements

Post 1 (Mental Health) Applicants must:

• Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in general and specialist areas across mental health and CAMHS, as relevant to the role.

Post 2 (Primary Care) Applicants must:

• Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience across general and specialist areas across Primary Care and Disabilities, as relevant to the role.