Senior Psychologist - CDNT 100169

This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.

Reference

100169

Category

Health and Social Care Professionals

Grade

Psychologist - Senior Clinical 367Y

Section 38

Advertisement Type

Open to all

Health region

HSE Dublin and North East

County

Dublin North

Location

Dublin North

Contract type

Specified Purpose Wholetime

Post specific related information

St. Michaels House currently have an exciting opportunity for Senior Psychologists to join us in providing services to children with complex needs arising from a disability and their families.

Key requirements

• Hold a recognised post graduate professional qualification in Clinical, Educational or Counselling psychology that meets the requirements of the Psychological Society of Ireland and is validated by the Department of Health and Children. Applicants with qualifications obtained outside of Ireland must provide a certificate of validation of their qualification from the Department of Health.
• Experience supporting children/young persons with complex behavioural presentations across settings and in supporting others (family, educators) to meet the needs of these children and young people.
• A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a disability or children's service.
• Demonstrate and promote collaborate working relationships within interdisciplinary and multiagency teams in the delivery of integrated, family centred services.
• Skills & experience in navigating systems and stakeholders (e.g., DES, Tulsa, HSE, CAMHS, CAMHS ID, acute hospitals).

Responsibilities

The Children's Disability Network Teams (CDNTs) provide a quality evidence based service in line with Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles including family centred practice. This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidates to be involved in clinical audit and research, and the establishment of evidence informed pathways for service delivery. They may incorporate service development initiatives including complex behaviour support.

Salary

Salary scale : €100,483 - €118,111 LSI

Benefits

• HSE Pay Scale (incremental )
• Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
• Generous Annual Leave
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Pension
• Career Progression
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training / CPD

Line Management

Line Management will be by the Children's Disability Network Manager with clinical supervision provided by the Principal Psychologist.