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Job Title: Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist – Children’s Disability Network Team
Location: Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim
Job Type: Full-Time Contract, 6 month contract to begin with
Salary: Based on Experience and HSE Pay Scales

Excel Healthcare is currently recruiting a Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist for a Children’s Disability Network Team based in Carrick-on-Shannon, serving children and families across Leitrim and surrounding areas.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a warm, well-established interdisciplinary team that puts children and families at the heart of everything they do. If you’re passionate about neurodiversity, early intervention, and holistic care, this is a role where your expertise will be truly valued.

As a Clinical Psychologist, you will:

• Join a welcoming, child-centred team with a strong focus on family involvement.
• Be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Have regular supervision, CPD support, and peer learning.
• Contribute to early intervention and life-changing outcomes for children aged 0-18 with a range of developmental needs.
• Live and work in the beautiful, relaxed surroundings of Carrick-on-Shannon.
• Carry out comprehensive psychological assessments and develop tailored intervention plans.
• Deliver evidence-based therapies for children with neurodevelopmental conditions including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and sensory or emotional needs.
• Contribute to Individual Family Support Plans (IFSPs) and provide guidance to families.
• Offer psychoeducation, counselling, and care planning to empower caregivers.
• Take part in MDT case discussions, joint sessions, and service development initiatives.
• Maintain high-quality documentation in line with professional standards.

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.
• Experience working with children and young people with complex needs.
• Strong skills in psychological assessment, intervention planning, and family support.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• A full driver’s license and access to a car is preferred, but not essential

What to expect:

• Competitive HSE salary in line with Psychologists experience.
• 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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