Senior Psychologist

Stewarts Care

Senior Psychologist – Children's Disability Network Team 5

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 Children's Disability Network Manager, the Senior Psychologist will, on a Temporary, whole-time contract, 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.

Requirements

  • Doctorate (or equivalent) in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology
  • Chartered Member of PSI or eligible for chartered membership

Applicants must have at least five years of satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which were spent in gaining the postgraduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in post-qualification experience as a professional psychologist. Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years’ experience requirement.

Demonstrate competence in the area of working with children with disabilities.

Demonstrate an understanding of interdisciplinary working, family-centred practice and a high standard of suitability for the proper discharge 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, Senior; €98,503 – €115,784 per annum (including LSI).


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

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 Claire Donnelly, Childrens Disability Network Manager

Tel: 01 4647740

Email: claire.donnelly@stewartscare.ie

Reference
SC24-101

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.