Psychologist (Clinical /Educational) Senior

Psychologist (Clinical / Educational) Senior

• Ballyboden, Dublin, Ireland
• Full time, Permanent
• Closing date: July 17, :00 AM

Company Overview

Enable Ireland provides services to over 13,000 children and adults with disabilities and their families from 43 locations in 14 counties. Services cover all aspects of physical, educational, and social development from early infancy through adolescence and offer personal development support for adults.

Job Description

Enable Ireland is seeking a highly-motivated Senior Psychologist to join our team in CHO7 CDNT 2 Ballyboden, Tallaght. The role involves delivering assessment, intervention, supervision, and service development for young people (0 - 18 years) and their families within an interdisciplinary, family centred framework.

Contract Details

• Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Hours: 35 per week
• Salary: €97,978 to €115,166 pro rata per annum (subject to Long Service Increments)
• Annual Leave: 34 days pro rata per annum and proportional for less than 12 months

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychological services including assessment and intervention for children and young people with complex needs.
• Deliver services in clinics, preschools, schools, children's homes, and community settings.
• Supervise and support junior staff and clinical teams.
• Participate in service development and interdisciplinary team meetings.

Qualifications

• University degree or diploma in Psychology (QQ1 level 8) with 1st or 2nd class honours.
• Irish post graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology, or an equivalent qualification validated by the Department of Health.
• At least five years post graduate experience in professional psychology (with limits on the time spent completing the qualification and on post qualification experience as specified).
• For clinical or counselling psychologists: at least 60 days supervised clinical placement or post qualification work experience in relevant health settings.
• For educational psychologists: at least 60 days supervised placement or post qualification work experience in appropriate settings.
• Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or British Psychological Society (BPS).
• Current eligibility to work in the state.
• Valid driving licence and access to own transport for service delivery across a large geographical area.
• Previous senior post experience and interdisciplinary team working.
• Skills in assessment and intervention for mental health needs in children and young people with disabilities.
• Experience with children aged birth to 18 years and a range of disabilities, including physical disability, autism, and learning disability.
• Qualification in diagnostic work ups including ASD, developmental delay, and intellectual disability.

Benefits

• Extensive internal and external training opportunities.
• Generous annual leave entitlements.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Long service reward scheme.
• Pay adjusted maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave.

Application Process

Submit your application through the online form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Friday, 17th July 2026 at 12:00 PM.

Enable Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.