Snr Psychologist-(Sexual Violence) Midlands Prison

Senior Psychologist - Irish Prison Service, Midlands Prison, Co. Laois

This position will focus on working with people convicted of sexual violence including meeting their mental health needs and participating in the Building Better Lives Group Programme for sexual violence.

In addition, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team including Prison Governors, Prison Officers, Probation Officers, Doctors, Nurses, Psychiatrists, Teachers, Employment, and Resettlement officers, the successful candidate will provide a psychology service to clients who are experiencing a wide range of emotional, mental health and other offence related difficulties.

Essential qualifications and competencies

Candidates must:

(a) Be eligible for graduate membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or the British Psychological Society (BPS).

and

(b) (i) Hold a postgraduate professional qualification in Clinical Psychology recognised by PSI. (Applicants with qualifications obtained outside of Ireland must obtain a statement of equivalence in Clinical Psychology from the Department of Health);

or

(b) (ii) Hold a postgraduate professional qualification in Counselling Psychology recognised by PSI. (Applicants with qualifications obtained outside of Ireland must obtain a statement of equivalence in Counselling Psychology from the Department of Health);

(c) Hold a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience as a Psychologist

In addition to the above, the following are desirable but not essential requirement:

· Experience in addressing emotional, mental health and offence-related difficulties with a forensic population and a group setting.

· Experience working with sexual offenders

· Experience of providing consultation, education, guidance and support to multidisciplinary colleagues.

· Further therapeutic or research qualifications.