Job Tag: Adult mental health

Senior grade Psychologist (Adult mental health)

Job Title: Senior Psychologist – Adult Mental Health
Location: Monaghan
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term agency contract
Salary: Aligned with HSE Senior Psychologist Pay Scales

Are you seeking a long term agency contract that offers meaningful clinical work, HSE-aligned pay rates, and the flexibility of agency work?

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Psychologist for a full-time, long-term agency contract within an Adult Mental Health service based in Monaghan town.

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, supporting adults with complex mental health presentations within a specialist service.

Successful Candidate:

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing specialist psychological input to adults requiring mental health support within an Adult Mental Health service.

You will bring sound clinical judgement, strong assessment and formulation skills, and the ability to work confidently within a busy multidisciplinary environment. A compassionate, calm, and practical approach will be essential in supporting adults with complex presentations.

Job Purpose:

The Senior Psychologist will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based therapeutic input to adults attending the service. The role will involve close multidisciplinary working, consultation, risk-informed clinical input, and contribution to care planning within a specialist Adult Mental Health setting.

This role would particularly suit a Senior Psychologist with experience in Adult Mental Health, acute mental health, and/or eating disorder presentations, who is seeking a meaningful long-term agency opportunity.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • A Doctorate or equivalent qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
  • Eligibility for professional registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or relevant professional body.
  • Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years at Senior or equivalent level.
  • Experience in assessment, formulation, and delivery of psychological interventions within adult mental health services.
  • Strong understanding of community mental health presentations, care pathways, and multidisciplinary working.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and liaise professionally with service users, families, carers, and other healthcare professionals.

What to expect:

  • Full-time, long-term agency contract.
  • Opportunity to work within a specialist Adult Mental Health service in Monaghan.
  • Meaningful clinical work supporting adults with complex mental health presentations.
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
  • HSE-aligned pay rates, dependent on experience.
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated allied healthcare recruitment specialist.

What you need to do now:

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at or by phone at 089-9455139

Staff Grade Social Worker (Mental Health Older Persons)

Position: Social Worker – Mental Health Service for Older Persons

Location: Carew House (St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook) and the inpatient mental health unit in St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook
Contract Type: Agency, 7 month contract
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (35 hours per week)
Salary: HSE salary scale, commensurate with experience
Start Date: Immediate

Excel Recruitment is recruiting a Professionally Qualified Social Worker for a 7-month contract with the Mental Health Service for Older Persons, based in Carew House, St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook, and the inpatient mental health unit in St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Social Worker, who wants to gain valuable experience in a specialist older persons mental health service, working as part of a supportive and established multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will support older persons with complex mental health needs, contribute to person-centred and recovery-focused care, and work closely with families, carers, and experienced professionals across both community and hospital settings.

In this role, you will play a key part in assessment, care planning, discharge support, and the delivery of psychosocial interventions, while helping to ensure high-quality support for older adults accessing mental health services.

Key Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide a comprehensive social work service as part of a multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), including psychiatric, psychological, nursing, and occupational therapy professionals.
  • Complete psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and contribute to diagnostic and treatment planning.
  • Deliver evidence-based interventions to individuals, families, and groups.
  • Engage in crisis intervention and management of acute and complex cases.
  • Collaborate with external agencies and community supports, including housing, advocacy services, and voluntary organisations.
  • Promote social inclusion, recovery-based practice, and patient-centred care.
  • Participate in regular clinical supervision and case discussions.
  • Support care transitions, including hospital discharges and referrals to other supports and services.
  • Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary case reviews, team meetings, and service development discussions.
  • Support the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults in line with national policies and procedures.

Candidate Requirements:

  • A recognised qualification in Social Work and registration with CORU as a Professionally Qualified Social Worker.
  • Minimum of 1 year’s post-qualification experience in a mental health or related setting.
  • Demonstrated understanding of mental health issues and relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act 2001, Children First, Assisted Decision-Making Act).
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Previous experience working in adult community mental health or hospital-based mental health services.
  • Familiarity with HSE systems and protocols.
  • Full clean driving licence and access to own car.

How to Apply:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or contact Charlene by telephone 089-9455139.

Staff Grade Social Worker (Mental Health Older Persons)

Position: Social Worker – Mental Health Service for Older Persons

Location: Carew House (St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook) and the inpatient mental health unit in St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook
Contract Type: Agency, 7 month contract
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (35 hours per week)
Salary: HSE salary scale, commensurate with experience
Start Date: Immediate

Excel Recruitment is recruiting a Professionally Qualified Social Worker for a 7-month contract with the Mental Health Service for Older Persons, based in Carew House, St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook, and the inpatient mental health unit in St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Social Worker, who wants to gain valuable experience in a specialist older persons mental health service, working as part of a supportive and established multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will support older persons with complex mental health needs, contribute to person-centred and recovery-focused care, and work closely with families, carers, and experienced professionals across both community and hospital settings.

In this role, you will play a key part in assessment, care planning, discharge support, and the delivery of psychosocial interventions, while helping to ensure high-quality support for older adults accessing mental health services.

Key Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide a comprehensive social work service as part of a multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), including psychiatric, psychological, nursing, and occupational therapy professionals.
  • Complete psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and contribute to diagnostic and treatment planning.
  • Deliver evidence-based interventions to individuals, families, and groups.
  • Engage in crisis intervention and management of acute and complex cases.
  • Collaborate with external agencies and community supports, including housing, advocacy services, and voluntary organisations.
  • Promote social inclusion, recovery-based practice, and patient-centred care.
  • Participate in regular clinical supervision and case discussions.
  • Support care transitions, including hospital discharges and referrals to other supports and services.
  • Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary case reviews, team meetings, and service development discussions.
  • Support the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults in line with national policies and procedures.

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Candidate Requirements:

  • A recognised qualification in Social Work and registration with CORU as a Professionally Qualified Social Worker.
  • Minimum of 1 year’s post-qualification experience in a mental health or related setting.
  • Demonstrated understanding of mental health issues and relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act 2001, Children First, Assisted Decision-Making Act).
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Previous experience working in adult community mental health or hospital-based mental health services.
  • Familiarity with HSE systems and protocols.
  • Full clean driving licence and access to own car.

How to Apply:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or contact Charlene by telephone 089-9455139.

Staff Grade Social Worker (Mental Health)

Position: Social Worker – Mental Health Service for Older Persons

Location: Carew House (St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook) and the inpatient mental health unit in St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook
Contract Type: Agency, 7 month contract
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (35 hours per week)
Salary: HSE salary scale, commensurate with experience
Start Date: Immediate

Excel Recruitment is recruiting a Professionally Qualified Social Worker for a 7-month contract with the Mental Health Service for Older Persons, based in Carew House, St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook, and the inpatient mental health unit in St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Social Worker, who wants to gain valuable experience in a specialist older persons mental health service, working as part of a supportive and established multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will support older persons with complex mental health needs, contribute to person-centred and recovery-focused care, and work closely with families, carers, and experienced professionals across both community and hospital settings.

In this role, you will play a key part in assessment, care planning, discharge support, and the delivery of psychosocial interventions, while helping to ensure high-quality support for older adults accessing mental health services.

Key Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide a comprehensive social work service as part of a multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), including psychiatric, psychological, nursing, and occupational therapy professionals.
  • Complete psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and contribute to diagnostic and treatment planning.
  • Deliver evidence-based interventions to individuals, families, and groups.
  • Engage in crisis intervention and management of acute and complex cases.
  • Collaborate with external agencies and community supports, including housing, advocacy services, and voluntary organisations.
  • Promote social inclusion, recovery-based practice, and patient-centred care.
  • Participate in regular clinical supervision and case discussions.
  • Support care transitions, including hospital discharges and referrals to other supports and services.
  • Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary case reviews, team meetings, and service development discussions.
  • Support the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults in line with national policies and procedures.

Candidate Requirements:

  • A recognised qualification in Social Work and registration with CORU as a Professionally Qualified Social Worker.
  • Minimum of 1 year’s post-qualification experience in a mental health or related setting.
  • Demonstrated understanding of mental health issues and relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act 2001, Children First, Assisted Decision-Making Act).
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Previous experience working in adult community mental health or hospital-based mental health services.
  • Familiarity with HSE systems and protocols.
  • Full clean driving licence and access to own car.

How to Apply:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or contact Charlene by telephone 089-9455139.

Staff Grade Social Worker (Community Mental Health)

Position: Qualified Social Worker

Service: HSE Community Mental Health Services

Location: Wicklow Town or Bray, Co. Wicklow, & Newcastle Hospital
Contract Type: Agency, 9 month contract
Working Hours: Full-time, Mon- Fri (35 hours per week)
Salary: HSE salary scale, commensurate with experience
Start Date: Immediate

Are you a Qualified Social Worker ready to work across community and also in an inpatient mental health hospital?

Do you have experience supporting adults through complex challenges while being part of a supportive multidisciplinary team?

Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with a HSE Community Mental Health Team in Co. Wicklow to recruit a Qualified Social Worker for a 9 month agency contract.

This role can be based in Wicklow Town or Bray and also includes the inpatient units in Newcastle Hospital. It is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established mental health team.

Summary:

  • Opportunity to gain highly valuable experience in both community and inpatient adult mental health settings
  • Join a respected HSE service where multidisciplinary teamwork and professional input are genuinely valued
  • Build your experience in complex case work, psychosocial assessment, care planning, and recovery-focused practice
  • Enjoy variety in your week, with exposure to different service users, settings, and clinical presentations
  • Make a meaningful difference in a service that supports adults and their families through some of life’s most challenging moments.

Key Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide a comprehensive social work service as part of a multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), including psychiatric, psychological, nursing, and occupational therapy professionals.
  • Complete psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and contribute to diagnostic and treatment planning.
  • Deliver evidence-based interventions to individuals, families, and groups.
  • Engage in crisis intervention and management of acute and complex cases.
  • Collaborate with external agencies and community supports, including housing, advocacy services, and voluntary organisations.
  • Promote social inclusion, recovery-based practice, and patient-centred care.
  • Participate in regular clinical supervision and case discussions.
  • Support care transitions, including hospital discharges and referrals to other supports and services.
  • Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary case reviews, team meetings, and service development discussions.
  • Support the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults in line with national policies and procedures.

Candidate Requirements:

  • A recognised qualification in Social Work and registration with CORU as a Professionally Qualified Social Worker.
  • 1 year’s post-qualification experience in a mental health or related setting.
  • Demonstrated understanding of mental health issues and relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act 2001, Children First, Assisted Decision Making Act).
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
  • Full clean driving licence and access to own car
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Previous experience working in adult community mental health or hospital-based mental health services.
  • Familiarity with HSE systems and protocols.

How to Apply:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or contact Charlene by telephone 089-9455139.

Senior grade Psychologist (Adult mental health)

Job Title: Senior Psychologist – Community Adult Mental Health
Location: Milltown Mental Health, Dublin 6
Contract Type: 1.5-year specified purpose contract
Role: 4 days per week, 28 hours per week
Salary: Aligned with HSE Senior Psychologist Pay Scales

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist on behalf of a highly regarded Community Adult Mental Health service based in Milltown, Dublin 6.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a very well established, supportive multidisciplinary team, embedded within the local community and based in Milltown, Dublin 6.

The role is a 1.5 year specified purpose contract, offered on a 4-day week basis, providing 28 hours per week.

The service has a strong, established psychology presence, with an experienced psychology team and excellent peer support available. The Consultant Psychiatrist is very pro-psychology and keen for the successful candidate to play a meaningful role within the MDT, ensuring psychological thinking is valued and central to patient care.

This role will suit a confident Senior Psychologist who enjoys working with autonomy, managing their own caseload, using their own initiative, and contributing professionally within a collaborative, well-functioning Community Mental Health Team.

Successful Candidate:

The successful candidate will work as part of a very well-established Community Adult Mental Health multidisciplinary team.

You will have regular clinical supervision. Your leadership style will be based around compassion and inclusivity; you will encourage this in the staff you clinically supervise. You will work closely with the leadership team to ensure the service is resilient and sustainable, with a well-supported team delivering evidence-based interventions.

Within the CMHT, there is also access to a Talking Therapy Hub, which provides group interventions and sees patients from across all CMHTs. This offers valuable additional support and a strong clinical network for the psychologist stepping into this role.

The successful candidate will also have a psychology colleague from the Milltown B Team CMHT based nearby, offering informal peer support and collaboration where needed.

Job Purpose:

The Senior Psychologist will provide advanced psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to adults presenting with a range of mental health needs within a community setting. The role will also involve consultation, supervision, MDT input, and contribution to ongoing service development.

You will bring strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate, practical approach to supporting adults within a community mental health service.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • A Doctorate or equivalent qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
  • Eligibility for professional registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or relevant professional body.
  • Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience, with at least 1 year at Senior or equivalent level.
  • Experience in assessment, formulation, and delivery of psychological interventions within adult mental health services.
  • Strong understanding of community mental health presentations, care pathways, and multidisciplinary working.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and liaise professionally with service users, families, carers, and other healthcare professionals.

What to expect:

  • HSE salary in line with experience.
  • 29 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
  • 4-day working week, 28 hours per week.
  • 5-year specified purpose contract.
  • Structured clinical supervision and professional development.
  • Supportive, very well-established Community Adult Mental Health multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent psychology support, including an experienced psychology team, nearby peer support from Milltown B Team CMHT, and access to the Talking Therapy Hub.
  • A role where psychology is genuinely valued within the MDT, with scope to manage your own caseload and work with professional autonomy.

What you need to do now:

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at or by phone at 089-9455139

Senior grade Psychologist (Adult mental health)

Job Title: Senior Psychologist – Community Adult Mental Health
Location: Milltown Mental Health, Dublin 6
Contract Type: 1.5-year specified purpose contract
Role: 4 days per week, 28 hours per week
Salary: Aligned with HSE Senior Psychologist Pay Scales

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist on behalf of a highly regarded Community Adult Mental Health service based in Milltown, Dublin 6.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a very well-established multidisciplinary team, working within a supportive and collaborative adult mental health setting.

The role is a 1.5-year specified purpose contract, offered on a 4-day week basis, providing 28 hours per week.

Successful Candidate:

The successful candidate will work as part of a very well-established Community Adult Mental Health multidisciplinary team.

You will have regular clinical supervision. Your leadership style will be based around compassion and inclusivity; you will encourage this in the staff you clinically supervise. You will work closely with the leadership team to ensure the service is resilient and sustainable, with a well-supported team delivering evidence-based interventions.

Job Purpose:

The Senior Psychologist will provide advanced psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to adults presenting with a range of mental health needs within a community setting. The role will also involve consultation, supervision, MDT input, and contribution to ongoing service development.

You will bring strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate, practical approach to supporting adults within a community mental health service.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • A Doctorate or equivalent qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
  • Eligibility for professional registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or relevant professional body.
  • Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years at Senior or equivalent level.
  • Experience in assessment, formulation, and delivery of psychological interventions within adult mental health services.
  • Strong understanding of community mental health presentations, care pathways, and multidisciplinary working.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and liaise professionally with service users, families, carers, and other healthcare professionals.

What to expect:

  • HSE salary in line with experience.
  • 29 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
  • 4-day working week, 28 hours per week.
  • 5-year specified purpose contract.
  • Structured clinical supervision and professional development.
  • Supportive, very well-established Community Adult Mental Health multidisciplinary team.

What you need to do now:

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at or by phone at 089-9455139

Senior Occupational Therapist (Mental Health)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Community Adult Mental Health
Location: Longford
Contract Type: 1-Year Contract,
Salary: Aligned with HSE Payscale for Senior Occupational Therapist

Excel Healthcare are recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist to join a well supportive Community Adult Mental Health Team in Longford.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded, supportive, and experienced team delivering vital services across community mental health settings. You will play a key role in supporting individuals to achieve independence, recovery, and improved quality of life within their own communities.

Job Purpose:

You will maintain and build on a strong OT presence previously established in the team. As well as focus on preventative, recovery-focused interventions for people living with mental health difficulties in the community. You will support clients in exploring or re-engaging with meaningful occupations.

The role focuses on promoting recovery, enhancing occupational performance, and supporting individuals to live independently and meaningfully in their communities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a complex caseload of adults with varying mental health presentations, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders.
  • Carry out comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to identify functional needs and inform care planning.
  • Design and deliver individual and group-based interventions focused on improving daily living skills, community participation, vocational goals, and social engagement.
  • Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to develop recovery-focused care plans tailored to each service user.
  • Participate in discharge planning, transition support, and liaison with primary care, community supports, and family/carers.
  • Supervise and support the professional development of junior Occupational Therapists or students as required.
  • Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical documentation, in line with HSE standards and occupational therapy best practice.
  • Contribute to service improvement initiatives, including the development of protocols, audits, and outcome measurement.
  • Promote mental health awareness and advocate for occupational therapy within the wider community and MDT.

Essential Requirements:

  • BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent qualification recognised by CORU)
  • CORU Registration (essential)
  • Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience, with at least 1 year in adult mental health.
  • Experience delivering occupational therapy in the Community.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, managing a diverse caseload
  • Full driver’s licence and access to own transport (essential)

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary in line with HSE pay scales
  • Monday- Friday 35 hour working week.
  • A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team environment
  • Regular CPD and supervision
  • An opportunity to contribute meaningfully to service development and innovation in community mental health.

What you need to do now:

  • For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139

Senior Occupational Therapist (Adult mental health)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Community Adult Mental Health
Location: Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Contract Type: 1-Year Contract
Salary: Aligned with HSE Payscale for Senior Occupational Therapist

Are you a Senior Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your mental health career in Tullamore?

Do you want a community-based Senior OT role where you can work autonomously, influence recovery outcomes, and be part of a fully staffed multidisciplinary team?

Excel Healthcare are recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist to join a supportive Community Adult Mental Health Team in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. This is an exciting opportunity for a CORU-registered Occupational Therapist to step into a rewarding senior role within a recovery-focused community service.

It is ideal for an experienced Occupational Therapist with community and adult mental health experience who is looking for meaningful work, strong team support, and the chance to make a real impact in people’s lives.

Job Purpose:

You will maintain and build on a strong OT presence previously established in the team. As well as focus on preventative, recovery-focused interventions for people living with mental health difficulties in the community. You will support clients in exploring or re-engaging with meaningful occupations.

The role focuses on promoting recovery, enhancing occupational performance, and supporting individuals to live independently and meaningfully in their communities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a complex caseload of adults with varying mental health presentations, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders.
  • Carry out comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to identify functional needs and inform care planning.
  • Design and deliver individual and group-based interventions focused on improving daily living skills, community participation, vocational goals, and social engagement.
  • Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to develop recovery-focused care plans tailored to each service user.
  • Participate in discharge planning, transition support, and liaison with primary care, community supports, and family/carers.
  • Supervise and support the professional development of junior Occupational Therapists or students as required.
  • Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical documentation, in line with HSE standards and occupational therapy best practice.
  • Contribute to service improvement initiatives, including the development of protocols, audits, and outcome measurement.
  • Promote mental health awareness and advocate for occupational therapy within the wider community and MDT.

Essential Requirements:

  • BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent qualification recognised by CORU)
  • CORU Registration (essential)
  • Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience, with at least 1 year in adult mental health.
  • Experience delivering occupational therapy in the Community.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, managing a diverse caseload
  • Full driver’s licence and access to own transport (essential)

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary in line with HSE pay scales
  • Monday- Friday 35 hour working week.
  • A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team environment
  • Regular CPD and supervision
  • An opportunity to contribute meaningfully to service development and innovation in community mental health.

What you need to do now:

  • For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139

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Senior Psychologist (Adult Mental Health)

Job Title: Senior Psychologist – Adult Mental Health Services
Location: Longford
Contract Type: 6-12-month contract initially, with possible extension
Role: Full-time, Monday to Friday ((0.8 WTE), 28 hours per week)
Salary: Aligned with HSE Senior Psychologist Pay Scales

We are looking to recruit an enthusiast and passionate Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join an HSE adult mental health team in Longford.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to develop your leadership skills.

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist on behalf of an HSE Adult Mental Health Team in Longford. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your expertise, leadership, and clinical skills to a service that values evidence-based practice, innovation, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

This role is suitable for a Psychologist with significant clinical experience in Adult Mental Health.

About the Role

  • As a Psychologist you will be central to the MDT, providing therapy to service users and their families, and supporting the team through reflective practice, consultation, supervision, and training.
  • You will also help the team to think about and manage the complex relationship dynamics that can arise in psychosis, so that care remains safe, effective, and compassionate.
  • Provide comprehensive psychological assessments and interventions for adults with complex mental health presentations.
  • You will contribute to clinical decision-making, service planning, and the promotion of psychological approaches across the team.
  • Manage and prioritise an independent caseload while working collaboratively with the MDT.
  • Contribute to individual care planning and service development.
  • Provide psychological consultation and formulation to team members.
  • Engage in reflective practice, supervision, and ongoing professional development.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Doctorate or equivalent in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology.
  • Eligibility for professional registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or relevant professional body.
  • Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years at Senior or equivalent level.
  • Proven ability to work autonomously while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
  • Experience working with adults with moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
  • Experience working with people with Psychosis from a variety of backgrounds.
  • Experience of delivering teaching and supervision in an MDT setting.
  • Excellent clinical formulation, intervention, and risk management skills.
  • Full driving licence and access to a car are essential for this role.

What to expect:

  • Competitive HSE salary in line with experience.
  • 28 hour work week, Monday-Friday
  • Structured clinical supervision and professional development
  • Supportive Multidisciplinary team environment
  • Flexible work arrangements where possible

What you need to do now:

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at or by phone at 089-9455139