Senior Clinical Psychologist - CH03/Midwest Services 
(Multiple Permanent Part-Time Roles)

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We are currently recruiting for a Multiple Senior Clinical Psychologists in our CH03/Midwest servcies.

The creation of two Permanent, Part-Time (17.5 hours) Senior Clinical Psychologist posts in our Midwest services is an exciting development for the psychology role in the area and will provide the opportunity for peer collaboration at a local level.

Starting Salary: €88,543 - DOE with annual increments

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland provides community-based residential rehabilitation services for people living with a brain injury in Ireland. Our mission is to serve, advocate, empower and support people impacted by brain injury to rebuild their lives. Our staff are driven by the desire to maximise the abilities of the person suffering from a brain injury. We are looking for team members who will strive to live by and demonstrate our values:

1. Dignity & Respect - We treat each other with the utmost dignity and respect in our interactions
2. Relationships - We engage meaningfully with each other with honesty, integrity and kindness
3. Choices - We empower each other through choices to manage and direct our lives within our capabilities
4. Sharing everyday places - We value inclusion for all in our communities and sharing everyday experiences
5. Contributions - We encourage everyone to play their part
   no matter how small

The role od the Senior Clinical Psychologist is to work as part of the interdisciplinary team. The successful candidate will assume responsibility for psychological assessment of clients within the Organisation and potential clients, involved in the design and provision of rehabilitation programmes and support of clients, families, staff and others, provide professional/clinical support to other frontline professions as appropriate, and to develop new innovative responses on behalf of the Organisation to the needs of clients with ABI Ireland and their families in the general community.

Career Opportunities:

• Strong collaboration with UL which would be of interest to candidates interested in expanding their research portfolio and Doctoral Trainee supervision experience
• Assistant Psychologist post in place to support role of psycology in the ABII CH03/Midwest Teams
• Varied opportunities for CPD which is incorporated into the Annual Individual Professional Development Plan
• Opportunities for engagement in service research, conference presentations, committee involvement and policy development

Benefits:

• Salary range from €88,543 - DOE - with annual increments
• Flexible working and Work Life Balance Initiatives in Place. Wokring days/hours can be negotiated (attendance at key meetings required)
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Compeititve annual leave entitlements per annum
• 2 Discretionary days annual leave (Good Friday & Christmas Eve)
• Access to contributory pension scheme following probation
• Free life cover benefit (2 times gross salary tax free)
• Paid maternity leave/paternity leave
• Generous paid sick leave
• Most of our services are less than 30 minutes drive to scenic beaches and forests- perfect for unwinding after work
• Long service awards
• Bike to work scheme
• Access to Health Care Staff Credit Union

What Our Staff Say:

• 96% of our team would recommend the organisation to friends and family
• 92% of staff said our organisation is a great place to work
• 95% said that our organisation values diveristy
• 98& of our colleagues said they work well with their co-workers

Essential:

• Have a university degree or diploma to a QQI level 8, recognised by the PSI, to a 1st or 2nd class honours standard
• Have a post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the PSI
• Demonstrate application of clinical competences to working with the care group applied for
• Have at least 5 years relevant post-graduate experience
• Driving licence - with access to own car - travel is required
• Possess a high standard of professional attainment
• Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard f suitability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the post
• It is desirable that the candidate has specific skills and experience in the assessment of and intervention with people with neurological and other physical diagnosis

Desirable:

• Post qualification experience of working with adults with an acquired brain injury or other neurological conditions
• Experience in provisions of support using a Positive Behaviour Support approach
• Experience in formal neuropsychological assessments and interventions with people with neurological or other physical diagnosis
• Evidence of participation in continuous professional development
• Knowledge of the relevant disability-related legislation and standards or practice
• Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills
• An ability to manage workload, perform under pressure and achieve deadlines

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If you are interested in finding out more, please contact us for an informal discussion.
Informal enquiries can be made to: 
Marie Louise Hore - National Serivce Manager M: 086 8206475 E: mhore@abiireland.ie

Closing Date: 24-11-2024 at 5pm

Interviews will be held: shortly after closing date

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