Senior Clinical / Counselling Psychologist

• 35 hours per week
• Permanent Contract
• Based in Kilcullen, Co. Kildare with some Remote Working

The Senior Psychologist will contribute to the delivery and future development of an effective psychology service in line with organisational priorities and department objectives, and always acting within the professional standards, guidelines and policy relevant to this role.

This role will operate as part of a psychology department which is part of a wider clinical supports team.

Duties include:

• Provide a range of psychological service to adults with intellectual disabilities
• Effectively manage the psychology department caseload
• Hold a defined caseload
• Manage and support the development of the Psychology department
• Take a lead in implementing Kare’s Mental Health Pathway
• Work intensively with individuals, families and staff teams in driving changes that lead to enhanced positive life outcomes
• Promote models of positive wellbeing and models of person-centred support and engagement
• Liaise with the community Mental Health and Intellectual disability team
• Development and delivery of training initiatives for staff and service users
• Provide clinical supervision to Staff Grade psychologist/s as required
• Advocate and promote a Human Rights Based approach and adhere to Safeguarding, Health & Safety Framework and HIQA processes

Essential Criteria:

• Have a university degree or diploma (QQ1 level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject

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  Have an Irish post-graduate professional doctorate psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology or an equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health.

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  Demonstrate competence in working with adults with Disability

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  Have at least five years satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the postgraduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in post-qualification experience as a professional psychologist.

  And

  Applicants must demonstrate that they have acquired at least 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification; or at least 60 days or equivalent post-qualification supervised work experience as a psychologist in a disability setting.

• Eligibility to work in Ireland
• Full Clean Licence – access to own vehicle
• Experience in research/evaluation, working as part of an MDT and psychometric measurements would be an advantage.

Benefits include:

• 31 days annual leave
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Short commute from Dublin surrounding counties
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory Pension Plan – ER7% and EE5%
• Optional Salary Protection Plan – 6 months free and discounted fee thereafter
• Personal Development – CPD support & funding and inhouse training available.

The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and satisfactory Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist €94,669 - €111,227. A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquiries for this position can be made to Angel Lynch.

How to Apply:

Please submit your current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via https://api.occupop.com/shared/job/senior-psychologist-ee595/ActiveLink

Closing date for applications is ­­12th September 2024.

About Kare

Kare is an innovative and progressive voluntary organisation, committed to providing an individualised service based on best practice to over 400 children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families. Since 1967 Kare has developed and grown to provide a full range of high-quality services in Mid/South Kildare, East Offaly, and West Wicklow. Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to staff training and development. Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred. Visit our website: Home | Kare