Senior Psychologist

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About the Role Servisource, part of the CPL Group, is a leading provider of high-quality and innovative specialist solutions, with 25 years’ experience across a range of health and social care services. Within the Servisource umbrella, our Autism Assessment Centre is dedicated to providing exceptional diagnostic services as part of the Assessment of Need and Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis.
As our department continues to grow nationwide and expand into new clinical areas, we are now seeking an experienced and driven Senior Psychologist to join our national team in a strategic clinical leadership role.
Salary & Remuneration
This section outlines salary and benefits; details are provided by the recruiter.
Responsibilities Permanent, full-time position
Flexible hybrid model with a mix of in-clinic and remote working
Conduct high-quality assessments, including ADOS-2, ADI-R and cognitive evaluations
Provide clear clinical formulations, diagnostic decisions, and high-standard written reports
Deliver structured, supportive feedback to families and ensure appropriate onward referrals
Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to establish differential diagnoses
Supervise trainee psychologists through structured six-month training cycles (induction, clinical shadowing, and report review)
Support internal audit processes and align clinical work with HSE quality frameworks
Contribute to the design and implementation of Adult, ADHD and post-diagnostic support pathways
Lead or support clinical governance reviews and service improvement projects
Act as a senior point of contact for complex clinical decision-making
Collaborate with the management team to support team development and service sustainability
Contribute to the onboarding and support of new psychology staff
Key Responsibilities Carry out diagnostic assessments and clinical formulations for children and young people, with a focus on neurodevelopmental conditions
Oversee assessment planning, report writing, and family communication, ensuring clear, compassionate, and timely delivery
Provide clinical supervision to trainee psychologists and junior team members, fostering a culture of reflective learning and professional growth
Maintain high standards of documentation, ensuring records are accurate, secure, and aligned with clinical and legal standards
Contribute actively to service reviews, audit processes, and the refinement of clinical pathways and internal procedures
Take a proactive, solution-focused approach to improving service quality, accessibility, and family experience
Support the service’s governance and compliance with internal policies and wider sector standards
A postgraduate professional qualification in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)
A university degree (Level 8 QQI equivalent) with Psychology as the major subject and honours obtained in that subject
A minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience as a professional psychologist, with no more than three years spent completing the postgraduate qualification
At least 60 days of supervised clinical experience in relevant health settings (e.g., child/adult disability, autism, ADHD, or mental health), obtained during training or post-qualification
Demonstrated experience in delivering diagnostic assessments using tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, and cognitive measures (e.g., WISC-V)
Experience supervising trainee psychologists, assistant psychologists, or students in a clinical setting
Strong clinical assessment, formulation, therapeutic planning, and communication skills
Knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions and commitment to neuroaffirmative, evidence-informed practice
Ability to work independently, manage a varied caseload, and adapt to service needs
Full, clean driving licence and access to transport (for occasional travel to clinic locations)
Eligible to work in Ireland at the time of application
Flexible working hours and days
Hybrid working arrangements available
Clinics in Cork, Dundalk, Dublin, and Galway
As our service expands, we welcome applications from across Ireland
Qualifications A postgraduate professional qualification in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)
A university degree (Level 8 QQI equivalent) with Psychology as the major subject and honours obtained in that subject
A minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience as a professional psychologist, with no more than three years spent completing the postgraduate qualification
At least 60 days of supervised clinical experience in relevant health settings (e.g., child/adult disability, autism, ADHD, or mental health), obtained during training or post-qualification
Salary & Benefits Travel and work-related expenses fully covered
KPI-based bonus structure
23 days annual leave + birthday leave
Option to purchase additional annual leave
Statutory family paid leave & statutory sick pay
Access to learning & development programmes
Optional health and pension scheme
Bike to Work Scheme
Business expenses & mileage reimbursement
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Staff discounts via the Servisource portal
Savvi Credit Union access
Banking at Work
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Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries
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