Assistant Psychologist

Assistant Psychologist - South East (Fixed-Term, Full-Time, 35 hours)
ABI Ireland are currently recruiting for anAssistant Psychologistin the South East.
The position is aFixed Term Contract (1 year). Acquired Brain Injury Ireland provides community-based rehabilitation services for people living with a brain injury in Ireland.
Our mission is to passionately serve and empower people impacted by brain injury through personalised rehabilitation and relentless advocacy.
Every day we work with survivors of brain injury in their homes and communities, in our Clubhouses and residences, helping them to work towards achieving their personal goals and maximising their independence.
The Assistant Psychologist provides psychological support to Acquired Brain Injury Ireland (ABII) clients, and aids clients in the development of a range of cognitive strategies and skills that will enable them to better negotiate everyday life after acquiring a brain injury.
The post will be based in our neuro-residential services in the South East (Waterford, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary).
a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:
(i) Have a Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) accredited qualification at not less than a Level 8 at 2.1 honours grade on the QQI qualifications framework in which psychology was a major subject.
Or
(ii) A Level 8 honours degree in another subject (2.1 or higher) together with an accredited conversion qualification at a minimum of (2.1) as conferring eligibility for graduate membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland.
Or
(iii) A qualification equivalent to the above accredited by the British Psychological Society for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
And
(b) a Master's degree in a relevant area of psychology (completed by time of closing ate of the competition).
(c) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a:
High standard of suitability and administrative ability, for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.Equivalent of 2 years full-time post-qualification experience of working with adults with psychological needs, or children, or people with disabilities.Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, report writing and presentation.Able to demonstrate good attention to details, good judgement showing logical decision making and a hands-on approach.Ability to operate autonomously within the boundaries of the role.Excellent MS Office skills with advanced spreadsheet skills.An ability to manage conflict and problem solve.Ability to work across multiple locations during the working week.Salary starting point €34862- DOECompetitive annual leave entitlements2 Discretionary days annual leave (Good Friday & Christmas Eve)Paid maternity leaveLong service awardsRevenue approved mileage ratesComprehensive induction and training programme including specialist brain injury trainingEmployee Assistance programmeBike to work schemeAccess to Health Care Staff Credit Union"For Information on ABII's adherence to DP laws (Data Protection Acts 1988-2018 and the GDPR) and practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website (abiireland.ie/privacy-policy/)." Our mission statement is –
We will passionately serve and relentlessly advocate to empower and support people impacted by brain injury to rebuild their lives.

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