Staff grade Psychologist (Child primarycare)

Job Title: Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist
Service: Child Primary Care (HSE-aligned)
Location: Clondalkin Primary Care Centre
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (35 hours) | 1-year contract (likely to be extended)
Salary: HSE aligned pay scales

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist for a Child Primary Care Team based in Clondalkin Primary Care Centre, providing early intervention supports to children, young people and their families.

This is a frontline, community-based role where you will work as part of a well-established multidisciplinary team, with strong access to Senior Psychologists for structured supervision, consultation and support. The service is family-centred, inclusive and evidence-based, with a focus on practical outcomes for children and caregivers.

Bring your clinical expertise and compassion to support children and families facing a range of emotional, developmental, and behavioural challenges including:

• Autism Spectrum Conditions
• ADHD
• Anxiety and mood-related difficulties
• Attachment, family and school-related issues

Role Summary:

As a Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist within a Child Primary Care service, you will provide timely assessment, formulation and evidence-based intervention for children and young people, working closely with parents/carers and the multidisciplinary team. You will be well supported through structured supervision and consultation with Senior Psychologists. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday role on a 1-year contract with a strong likelihood of extension (service need dependent).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide psychological assessment, formulation and intervention to children and young people presenting with a range of emotional, behavioural and developmental needs (e.g., anxiety, ADHD, autism-related needs, attachment and school/family difficulties).
• Develop evidence-informed, child-centred plans in collaboration with children, families and MDT colleagues.
• Deliver individual and group-based interventions, drawing on appropriate therapeutic models and outcome measures.
• Provide consultation and practical guidance to parents/carers and relevant professionals involved in the child's care.
• Engage in regular clinical supervision (including with Senior Psychologists), reflective practice and continuous professional development.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and psychologically informed MDT working.

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 experience (HSE-aligned pay scales).
• Full-time, 35 hour week, Monday to Friday.
• 1-year contract with strong potential for extension, service need dependent.
• Structured supervision and consultation with Senior Psychologists, plus ongoing CPD support.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment and psychologically informed culture.
• 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

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