Description:

Cpl Healthcare are currently accepting applications on behalf of our client for Psychologists to work as part of a busy interdisciplinary team in the CHODNCC area. 

The psychologist will have responsibility to provide psychology services for children experiencing complex and enduring mental health presentations who are resident in community residential facilities as well as being a core member of the interdisciplinary team involved in developing and delivery rehabilitation and care to this cohort of clients

This position will be offered on full time permanent contract.

Role & Responsibilities 

• Be responsible for the delivery of professional psychology services appropriate to the post in line with best practice. 
• Work within limits of professional competence in line with principles of best practice, professional conduct, and clinical governance. 
• Formulate and implement plans for psychological therapeutic intervention or management based on an appropriate framework, working in home and clinical settings as appropriate.
• Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards and Guidance as they apply to the role

Essential Criteria: 

• Hold a minimum QQI Level 8 qualification in Psychology AND 
• Have an Irish post-graduate qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in clinical, counselling or educational psychology or an equivalent qualification validated by the Department of Health. 
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience in clinical psychology inclusive of time spent in pursuing a course leading to the postgraduate qualification and a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland.
• Experience of working with children with complex needs. 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and strong command of English 
• Qualifications for this position obtained outside of the Republic of Ireland must be validated at the time of application. 
• Application for this post must be inclusive of letter of validation.

For further information, please forward your CV to grace.leonard@cplhealthcare.com or call Grace for more information on +353872310384