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Job Title: Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist
Locations: South Dublin (Ballyfermot)
Contract Type: Fulltime, Monday to Friday, 35 hour week
Salary: HSE Aligned Pay Scales

Excel Recruitment are excited to be recruiting Staff Grade Clinical Psychologists on behalf of Child Primary Care Teams, based in Cherry Orchard, in south Dublin.

These 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.

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

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

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