Staff Grade Psychologist

Role: Staff Grade Psychologist- Adult Mental Health / Psychiatry of Later Life

Location: Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist - Adult Mental Health / Psychiatry of Later Life.
Contract: Full-time, Monday- Friday, 35 hour working week.
Duration: 1-Year Specified Purpose Contract.
Salary: HSE Aligned Pay Scales (Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist).

We are looking to recruit a Staff grade Clinical Psychologist who is interested in a rewarding opportunity to support adults and older adults living with a range of mental health challenges.

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a compassionate and motivated Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist to join an Adult Mental Health/ Psychiatry of Later Life team in Waterford City. We are seeking a dedicated Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist with experience in the area of adult mental health.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support adults and older adults living with a range of mental health challenges, through high-quality psychological assessment and intervention.

The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, contributing to holistic, person-centred care in a community mental health setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver psychological assessments and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to adults and older adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties.
• Formulate and implement psychological care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary colleagues including psychiatrists, mental health nurses, occupational therapists, and social workers.
• Participate in case discussions, care planning, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide psychoeducation, consultation, and support to families, carers, and professional staff as required.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in line with professional and ethical standards.
• Participate in clinical supervision and continuous professional development activities.
• Adhere to relevant legislation, ethical standards, and policies as defined by the Psychological Society of Ireland and the HSE.

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.
• Previous experience working in adult mental health or psychiatry of later life is highly desirable.
• Strong clinical formulation, assessment, and therapeutic skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical and evidence-based practice.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle is an advantage.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an Adult Mental Health multi-disciplinary team, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Charlene Cooke at or call + Apply for more details or a confidential chat.