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Job Title: Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist – CAMHS
Location: Cellbridge, Co. Kildare or south Dublin.
Contract Type: Full-time, Agency Contract 6-12 month
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 35-hour week
Salary: Aligned with HSE Pay Scales

Are you a Staff Grade Psychologist looking to join a well-established, CAMHS team?

We are currently recruiting a Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist to join a highly supportive CAMHS team. We have vacancies in Cellbridge Co. Kildare and Ballyfermot.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, supporting young people and their families as they navigate moderate to severe mental health challenges. You will work alongside Senior Psychologists and a Principal Psychologist.

The successful candidate will join a supportive, multidisciplinary team. You will receive formal supervision, work collaboratively across integrated services, and gain valuable HSE experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for children and adolescents presenting with complex mental health needs.
• Formulate and deliver individualised, evidence-based interventions (e.g., CBT, DBT-informed approaches, systemic and family interventions).
• Engage in multidisciplinary case discussions and contribute psychological expertise to treatment planning.
• Provide psychoeducation, therapeutic input, and support to families and carers.
• Liaise and collaborate with external agencies including schools, GPs, and social care teams.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate clinical records in accordance with professional and legal standards.
• Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, and continuous professional development.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of clinical services and service improvement initiatives.

Eligibility Criteria:

• A recognised qualification at doctoral level (or equivalent) in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology.
• PSI membership or eligibility for registration.
• Candidates qualified overseas must provide evidence of validation by the Department of Health at the time of application.
• Post qualification experience within CAMHS settings (Desirable)
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development, trauma-informed care, and family systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team-working skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive HSE-aligned salary based on experience
• Full-time contract, Monday – Friday, 35 hour working week for 6 to 12 months
• Structured clinical supervision and ongoing CPD opportunities
• A highly collaborative, supportive, and well-established MDT
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• Opportunity to gain experience in a specialist CAMHS setting

Apply:

To express interest or learn more about this role, please contact Charlene Cooke in confidence at or by phone at 089 945 5139.