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Job Title: Staff Grade Psychologist
Location: Cabra, north Dublin
Contract: Fulltime, Permanent 35-hour contract

Salary: Aligned with HSE Pay Scales

Excel Recruitment are recruiting an enthusiastic Staff Grade Psychologist to join a well established and rapidly expanding Children’s Disability Network Team in Cabra.

This full‑time, permanent role is part of a highly experienced service that includes multiple Senior Psychologists, ensuring regular supervision, strong professional support, and a collaborative learning culture.

This position has become available due to continued team growth, reflecting our commitment to strengthening supports for children and families.

You’ll join friendly, skilled teams who look out for each other. You will be part of a dedicated team working to create brighter futures for children with complex needs and their families, while advancing your own clinical development within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Job Purpose:

As a Clinical Psychologist, you will provide assessment, intervention, and therapeutic support to children and adolescents (0-18 years) with a broad range of developmental, intellectual, physical, and sensory needs, including autism spectrum disorder. You will work in close partnership with families and caregivers to promote holistic care and help every child reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychological assessments and deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to the needs of children with disabilities and complex presentations.
• Contribute to the development of individual family service plans (IFSPs) in collaboration with families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, case discussions, and joint interventions alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Speech and Language Therapists, and other professionals.
• Provide clinical input and consultation to colleagues within the team as required.
• Support families through psychoeducation, counselling, and care planning to empower them in managing their child’s needs.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely documentation and reports in accordance with best practice and legal requirements.
• Contribute to service development, team learning, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development activities.

Candidate Requirements:

• A recognised qualification at Doctorate level (or equivalent) in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology.
• Eligibility for membership with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).
• Overseas qualifications must be validated by the Department of Health at the time of application.
• Demonstrated experience working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions including autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, and emotional or behavioural challenges.
• Knowledge of a broad range of psychological assessments and intervention frameworks.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaborative working skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Full driver’s licence and access to a car preferred but not essential.

What You Can Expect

• Work within a progressive, child- and family-centred service
• A structured induction and regular supervision from Senior Psychologists
• Strong peer support within an established MDT
• Ongoing CPD opportunities and training
• The chance to make a meaningful, lasting impact on children’s lives
• A warm, collaborative, and supportive team culture

Benefits

• Competitive HSE salary scales and annual leave entitlements
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme and Illness Benefit
• Flexible working hours
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Free onsite parking

What you need to do now:
For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 089- 9455139

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