Staff grade Psychologist (child)

Job Title: Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist
Location: Dublin 8
Contract Type: Fulltime agency contact, Monday to Friday, 35 hour week
Salary: HSE Aligned Pay Scales

Excel Recruitment are excited to be recruiting a Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist on behalf of a HSE Child Primary Care Team, in Dublin 8.

The Child Primary Care teams are at the heart of early intervention, delivering compassionate, evidence-based psychological supports to children and young people in a warm, inclusive, and family-centred environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide psychological assessments and therapeutic support to children presenting with a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental concerns (e.g. anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum conditions).
• Develop evidence-informed, child-centred treatment plans in collaboration with children, families, and MDT colleagues.
• Deliver individual and group-based psychological interventions as appropriate.
• Engage in collaborative goal setting, therapeutic planning, and case formulation.
• Provide consultation and support to parents, carers, and other professionals involved in the child's care.
• Participate in service development, quality initiatives, and continuous professional improvement.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Doctorate or equivalent in Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychology and/or Chartered Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychologist through PSI.
• Candidates qualified overseas must provide evidence of validation by the Department of Health at the time of application.
• Eligibility for registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland.
• Demonstrable knowledge of a range of Psychological assessment and therapeutic models
• Experience delivering psychological interventions to children and families
• Excellent clinical assessment, formulation, and therapeutic planning skills
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied caseload.
• Full driver's license and access to a car.

What to expect:

• Competitive HSE salary in line with Psychologists experience.
• 35 hour work week, Monday-Friday
• Structured clinical supervision and professional development
• Supportive Multidisciplinary team environment
• Flexible work arrangements where possible

What you need to do now:

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at or by phone at 089-9455139