Irish Prison Service Psychologist Opportunity

7 days ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Cpl Healthcare Full time

Clinical or Counselling Psychologists are required to work in the National Violence Reduction Unit (NVRU) at Midlands Prison, Portlaoise. The NVRU is a nationally co-ordinated service that provides an enhanced, psychologically informed service to those in custody experiencing high levels of psychological/mental distress and displaying high levels of violence.

The NVRU is co-led by an Assistant Governor (Operational Lead) and Senior Psychologist (Clinical Lead). It was established to provide intensive psychological assessment, support, and intervention to individuals presenting complex and challenging forensic and clinical needs.

A key feature of the NVRU is the enhanced role of the Psychology Service in the day-to-day management of the Unit. This includes the physical environment, staff selection and training, provision of reflective space for the team, relational security, and psychological assessment and intervention to clients.

As a Grade II Psychologist, you will support the ongoing development and running of the NVRU. You will be responsible for delivering bespoke, multi-modal evidence-based psychological interventions based on individual Care and Management Plans. You will also supervise and support operational staff, fostering a joint operational/psychological approach.

Facilities include an administrative office, consulting rooms, fully networked computers, and access to specialist computer programs. Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) are available, including Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT) approaches.



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