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Role: Senior and Staff Grade Psychologist- Primary Care

Location: Cashel or Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Contract: Full-time, Part time, flexible to suit the candidate
Duration: Initial 9-month contract with strong potential for extension
Salary: HSE pay scales

Excel Recruitment are recruiting Staff and Senior Grade Clinical Psychologist’s on behalf of a Primary care team in south Tipperary.

The successful candidate will provide high quality psychological services to individuals across the lifespan, from children, young people to adults, experiencing a range of complex emotional, behavioural, and mental health difficulties.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patients, offering you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, young people and adults.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions to individuals across a variety of ages, including children, young people and adults.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions including individual and group therapy and provide consultation and guidance to other professionals within the team.
• Managing a diverse and rewarding caseload referred through the Primary Care pathway
• Working Collaboratory within a Multidisciplinary team with Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Speech and Language Therapists, and other Healthcare Professionals.

• Develop and implement treatment plans based on the patient needs and best practices.

• Offer consultation, advice, and guidance to the patient, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Engage in case formulation, therapeutic planning, and goal setting.
• Participate in MDT team meetings, clinical supervision, and continuous professional development activities.
• Adhere to the ethical and professional standards set out by the Psychological Society of Ireland and other relevant professional bodies.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Doctorate or equivalent in Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychology and/or Chartered Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychologist through PSI.
• Candidates qualified overseas must provide evidence of validation by the Department of Health at the time of application.
• Eligibility for registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland.
• Demonstrable knowledge of a range of Psychological assessment and therapeutic models
• Previous experience working as a qualified psychologist in a clinical setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Clinical assessment skills working with children, adolescents, and adults in primary care or other related clinical setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied caseload.
• Full driver’s license and access to a car.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary corresponding with experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for Professional development and career progression.
• Access to regular supervision and a supportive Multidisciplinary team environment
• Flexible working options.

If you’re ready to embrace a fulfilling role in Primary Care and work with a diverse caseload in a well established Primary care team, I’d love to hear from you.

Contact Charlene Cooke at or call +353 89 945 5139 for more details or a confidential chat.