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Job Title: Staff Grade Psychologist - Paediatric Primary Care
Location: Monaghan or Cavan Town
Contract Type: Full-Time, 1-Year HSE Contract (35 hours/week)
Salary: HSE Aligned Pay Scales

Excel Recruitment is recruiting a Staff Grade Psychologist on behalf of a Paediatric Primary Care team, with the base in Monaghan or Cavan Town.

This Primary Care team is 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.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming, multidisciplinary team where you will benefit from peer support, regular clinical supervision, and the chance to play a meaningful role in improving outcomes for children and young people in the local community.

As a Clinical Psychologist, you will:

• Join a welcoming, child-centred team with a strong focus on family involvement.
• Be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Have regular supervision, CPD support, and peer learning.
• Contribute to early intervention and life-changing outcomes for children aged 0-18 with a range of developmental needs.
• Carry out comprehensive psychological assessments and develop tailored intervention plans.
• Deliver evidence-based therapies for children with neurodevelopmental conditions including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and sensory or emotional needs.
• Contribute to Individual Family Support Plans (IFSPs) and provide guidance to families.
• Offer psychoeducation, counselling, and care planning to empower caregivers.
• Take part in MDT case discussions, joint sessions, and service development initiatives.
• Maintain high-quality documentation in line with professional standards.

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.

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