Senior Psychologist

Senior Psychologist

Based in CRC Clontarf Children’s Disability Network Team.

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 Progressing Disability Services. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team.

We currently have the following vacancy for a permanent contract:

· Senior Psychologist, Clontarf CDNT, Permanent, Full-time, 35 hrs per week

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

· Three year’s post-qualification experience with a minimum of two years working with children with disabilities, specifically, with children with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.

· 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 requirement:

· Experience completing Assessment of Need

· Experience in service delivery planning and development.

· Experience in education and training and supervising others.

· 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, Senior Psychologist 367Y (€91,669 - €107,750). Informal enquiries 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

Please apply through Rezoomo. Applications must be received on or before 5.00 p.m. on April 19th 2024.

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 Service in the CRC Clondalkin will be filled.

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This role is subject to HSE Approval.

We reserve the right to close this competition early if we receive a very high volume of applications.