Principal Psychologist

Principal Psychologist

Stewarts Care

About Us

Stewarts Care is a long-established voluntary organisation, funded by the HSE under Section 38. We support people with intellectual disabilities through residential care, day services, independent living, job advocacy, and vocational training.

Purpose of the Post

Reporting to the Clinical Director of HSCP and Research, the Principal Psychologist will, on a Temporary Wholetime contract (12 months), work as a member of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with MDT colleagues, providing services to children from 0-18 years and families who are accessing the Children's Disability Network Team.

Experience and Qualifications

• A recognised University degree or diploma obtained with first- or second-class honours in which psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject,

And

• A recognised postgraduate professional psychological qualification appropriate to the area of professional psychology in which the position is designated

And

• Have at least eight years of satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, in which the position is designated inclusive of any time spent in pursuing a course leading to the post-graduate qualification and including at least three years of satisfactory experience in a senior capacity

And

• Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

Benefits and Perks

• Financial: Public sector pay & pension, sick pay scheme, VHI group insurance scheme, Hospital Saturday Fund, Health Services Credit Union.
• Career Development: Education and CPD support, opportunities for development and progression.
• Family & Lifestyle: Enhanced parental leave benefits, Cycle to Work scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing: Free online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, discounted onsite leisure centre (gym and pool), subsidised onsite canteen.

Note: Certain benefits are available following successful completion of the probation period.

Salary

In line with the Department of Health consolidated pay scales, the current salary scale is Psychologist, Principal Clinical; €114,961- €133,271 incl. LSI per annum.

How to Apply
Please include a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria. Shortlisting will be based on this.

Informal enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Catherine McLoughlin, Clinical Director of HSCP and Research.

Tel: 0873828981 / Email: catherine.mcloughlin@stewartscare.ie

Stewarts Care is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

Applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process may contact recruitment@stewartscare.ie in confidence.

Reference
SC25-833

For more details, see the job description below or the link provided.