Psychologist Senior

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Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland. It is recognised as one of Ireland's Best Employers 2024 by Irish Independent and holds a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. Enable Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Psychologist to join our team in CDNT Blackberry Park, Dock Road, Limerick . Contract Type: Full Time Permanent; Contract Hours: 35 Hours per week. Salary: €91,190 - €107,186 pro rata per annum (subject to Long Service Increments); Annual Leave Entitlement: 34 days pro rata per annum.

Overview Of The Post To work as a senior member of the interdisciplinary team providing supports to children and young persons aged 0-18 years and their families within the Children/'s Disability Network Team (CDNT). The post holder will provide psychology services to children and families attending services on the CDNT, including assessment and intervention, clinical supervision and ongoing service delivery to children with a range of disabilities. The post holder will work across settings including the clinic, schools, preschools and special schools, children/'s homes and community settings.

Responsibilities Please see Job Description for full list.

Essential Criteria Applicants must have a recognised university degree or diploma (QQI level 8 or equivalent) with Psychology as a major subject and honours, meeting the Psychological Society of Ireland requirements to work as a Clinical Psychologist.
Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology.
An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health.
Demonstrate competence in the Care Group/s applied for.
At least five years/' satisfactory postgraduate experience in professional psychology, with no more than three years spent in gaining the postgraduate professional qualification and at least two years full-time post-qualification experience; years beyond the three-year limit are not counted.
For clinical or counselling psychology qualifications: 60 days or equivalent supervised placements or post-qualification supervised work in health settings for Disability (Child and Adult), Child Psychology, or Adult Psychology as applicable.
For educational psychology qualification: 60 days or equivalent supervised placements or post-qualification supervised work in health settings for relevant areas.
Be a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland or an equivalent body (e.g., BPS).
Note: Combinations of supervised placement and post-qualification experience within a single care group area to total 60 days are not acceptable.

Desirable Criteria Experience of facilitating parent groups.
Experience of inter- or trans-disciplinary team working.
Experience with children aged birth to 18 years with a range of disabilities and their families.
Experience in assessment and intervention with children with physical disabilities and/or specific learning difficulties.
Qualification and experience in ASD diagnostic assessments.
Experience and training in formal supervision processes.

In the event of a high volume of applicants Desirable Criteria may be applied in the shortlisting process.

Benefits Excellent internal and external training opportunities
Generous annual leave entitlements
Flexible Working
Long service reward scheme
Pay adjusted Maternity Leave
Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave
Pay adjusted Paternity Leave
Wellbeing benefits
Pension

Application & Closing Date Closing date for applications: 4pm Wednesday 1st October 2025. A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies arising in the next 12 months. The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. Due to high volume of applications we may not provide individual feedback to applicants not shortlisted. Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. Enable Ireland reserves the right to change this prior to appointment.

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Job Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Mental Health Care

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