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Assistant Psychologist

Negotiable Allied Health Professionals Dún Laoghaire

Job Title: Assistant Psychologist
Locations: Dublin South / Dun Laoghaire Primary Care
Contract Type: August – December initially

Role: Fulltime, Monday to Friday, 35 hour week
Salary: Assistant Psychologist Pay Scales

Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting an Assistant Psychologist on behalf of a Lifespan Primary Care Team in Dun Laoghaire.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a pilot project team focused on enhanced multidisciplinary working, supporting children with complex needs and their families.

About the Role:

Our client has a Psychology Assistant post available, initially from August to December 2025. This new staff member will join the existing team in supporting the delivery of a range of services which include referral triage and first line service communication, Adult Advice Clinics, group interventions, psycho-education courses and some individual assessment and psychology intervention services. The Psychology Assistant will typically be involved in supporting the lifespan primary care psychology services. Staff are co-located with and work alongside other Psychology and multi-disciplinary primary care colleagues. Induction and training will be provided.

Regular supervision will be provided by Psychology team members.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • A minimum of a 2.1 Honours Degree in Psychology (required for future postgraduate training routes).
  • Eligible for graduate membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).
  • Previous experience (paid or voluntary) working with children, families, or mental health services is highly desirable.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • A strong interest in primary care, early intervention, and lifespan development.
  • Full driver’s license and access to own transport is preferred but not essential.

What to expect:

  • Competitive HSE salary in line with Psychology Assistant
  • 35 hour work week, Monday-Friday
  • Structured clinical supervision and professional development
  • Supportive Multidisciplinary team environment
  • Flexible work arrangements where possible

What you need to do now:

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at or by phone at 089-9455139

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