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Staff Grade Psychologist (CAMHS)

Negotiable Allied Health Professionals Waterford

Role: Staff Grade Psychologist- Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS)
Location: Waterford City or Dungarvan (flexible based on candidate preference)
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 35-hour week
Duration: 1-Year Specified Purpose Contract
Salary: HSE Aligned Pay Scale (Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist)

Excel Recruitment are excited to be recruiting a Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist on behalf of a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) based in Waterford City or Dungarvan. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to provide meaningful, person-centred psychological support to young people navigating emotional, behavioural, or developmental challenges.

Access excellent supervision, training, and opportunities for career development.

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary CAMHS team, delivering psychological services to children and adolescents (ages 0-18) with moderate to severe mental health needs. This role involves carrying out comprehensive psychological assessments, developing and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and working collaboratively with families, schools, and healthcare professionals to foster positive mental health outcomes for young people in the community.

You will have the opportunity to grow your clinical expertise, contribute to service development, and become part of a passionate team that values innovation, collaboration, and child-centred care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct psychological assessments using a range of standardised tools and clinical interviews to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents with mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, ADHD, and ASD.
  • Collaborate with a team of Psychiatrists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Mental Health Nurses, Family Therapists, and Admin staff to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary care.
  • Engage in case formulation and goal setting with young people and their families.
  • Offer consultation and psychoeducation to parents, caregivers, and schools to support understanding and management of mental health presentations.
  • Maintain up-to-date, confidential clinical records in line with HSE policy and PSI guidelines.
  • Participate in regular clinical supervision, peer review, and CPD opportunities.
  • Contribute to service planning and quality improvement initiatives within the CAMHS team.
  • Ensure compliance with ethical and professional standards as defined by the Psychological Society of Ireland and relevant legislation.

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 (including placement or post-qualification) working with children and adolescents in mental health or similar clinical settings.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply psychological theory and evidence-based practice in a CAMHS or related context.
  • Strong skills in clinical assessment, formulation, and intervention planning.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle is an advantage.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a wonderful CAMHS team, we would love to hear from you.

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

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