Assistant Psychologist

The Irish Prison Service is responsible for the provision of safe and secure custody, dignity of care and rehabilitation to people in custody for safer communities.

The Irish Prison Service Psychology Service work as part of broad multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) within all prisons across the country. The Irish Prison Service is now seeking to recruit a number of Assistant Psychologists to support the work of their Psychology Service.

Assistant Psychologists support local and national Irish Prison Service Psychology Services and enhance the contribution of qualified Psychologists. In addition, they support the primary care mental health needs of people in custody and other support service-related initiatives as well as providing an enhanced level of support to young people in custody.

Full details of the role, including specific eligibility requirements, is available on www.publicjobs.ie.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday 4th June 2026.

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.