Staff Grade Psychologist
Applications are invited for the position of Staff Grade Psychologist in CDNT in Dundalk.
The Childrens Disability Network Team provides a Family Centred, Interdisciplinary Team Service to children with complex disability needs aged 0 to 18 years in their local community. The successful candidate will work with two Senior Psychologists as part of the interdisciplinary team providing a team-based service to CDNT children and young people and their families as per the HSE National Health Policy, Progressing Disability Services for children and young people.
Essential criteria for a Staff Grade Psychologist
- A recognised University degree or Diploma (QQI level 8 Equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject.
- A recognised post graduate professional qualification in clinical, counselling or educational psychology or an equivalent validated by the Department of Health. We would welcome applications from 2023 Doctoral Graduates.
- Applicants who qualified outside of Republic of Ireland must already have their qualifications validated by the Department of Health and Children and the Psychological Society of Ireland.
- Have excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork and effective caseload management skills. In addition, they must possess good planning, organisation and effective time management skills together with the ability to work in a team and on their own initiative.
Desirable for Staff Grade Psychologist
- Experience in assessment and delivery of clinical interventions for children presenting with complex disability needs, physical and/or sensory and/or intellectual disability and/or Autism.
- Work experience or a training placement in a disability service with children with disabilities.
- Supporting children and young people with Life Limiting conditions.
- Supporting children and families/carers in management of behaviours that challenge.
- Experience in Family Centred approaches in goal setting.
- Full clean driving licence and have the use of a car.
If you are interested, please click apply or contact jreid@medforce.ie.
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