Psychologist

Description:

As a Basic Grade Psychologist, you will join the 0-18 children’s disability network team and be engaged in practice routed in a family centred practice approach. You will be working within a highly motivated team and contribute to collaborative working with children and families and the team. You will provide services in line with interdisciplinary approaches in relation to interventions and assessments. ELCS CDNT is operated based on principles of Progressing Disability Services within Ireland.

Essential:
 

• An appropriate post-graduate professional qualification recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Psychology.
• Their qualifications validated by the P.S.I. or other relevant professional body, with proof of validation submitted with the application, if the applicant qualified outside the Republic of Ireland.
• Training and experience of administering assessment tools including ADI-R and/or DISCO; ADOS/BOSA.
• Full Clean Driving licence and use of a car.
   

Desirable:
 

• Meet the Psychological Society of Ireland and Dept. of Health and Children guidelines for employment as a Staff Grade Psychologist in the Health Services.
• Have an interest and experience in working with children presenting with complex disability needs (with or without a diagnosis of autism).
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork and effective caseload management skills together with the ability to work on their own initiative.