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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