Job Title: Assistant Psychologist , Child Primary Care
Location: Portlaoise
Contract Type: Agency Rolling Contract, Full-Time (Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week)
Salary: HSE Aligned Assistant Psychologist Pay Scale
Excel Recruitment is delighted to partner with a HSE Primary Care Psychology service in Portlaoise to recruit an Assistant Psychologist, on a full‑time, agency rolling contract. This is an excellent opportunity to gain meaningful clinical experience while contributing to early intervention and prevention services for children and their families within the community.
About the Role
The successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting the delivery of early intervention and prevention services for children and their families within the Primary Care Psychology service.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting psychologists in assessment, intervention, and review of children referred to the primary care service.
- Assisting in the delivery of evidence-based group and individual interventions for children with mild to moderate needs.
- Contributing to parent training and psychoeducation programmes.
- Supporting triage and referral processes to ensure timely service response.
- Assisting in service evaluation, audit, and administrative duties as required.
- Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team, including Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy colleagues.
- Participating in team meetings, supervision, and continuous professional development.
- Regular supervision and induction training will be provided to ensure continued learning and professional growth.
Eligibility Criteria
- A minimum 2.1 Honours Degree in Psychology (essential for postgraduate training routes).
- Eligible for graduate membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).
- Previous experience (paid or voluntary) working with children and families services is highly desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
- A passion for child development, early intervention, and community-based care.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- A full driver’s licence and access to transport is advantageous but not essential.
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
Job Title: Assistant Psychologist – Child Primary Care
Location: Tullamore
Contract Type: Agency Rolling Contract, Full-Time (Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week)
Salary: HSE Aligned Assistant Psychologist Pay Scale
Excel Recruitment is delighted to partner with a HSE Primary Care Psychology service in Tullamore to recruit an Assistant Psychologist, on a full‑time, agency rolling contract. This is an excellent opportunity to gain meaningful clinical experience while contributing to early intervention and prevention services for children and their families within the community.
About the Role
The successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting the delivery of early intervention and prevention services for children and their families within the Primary Care Psychology service.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting psychologists in assessment, intervention, and review of children referred to the primary care service.
- Assisting in the delivery of evidence-based group and individual interventions for children with mild to moderate needs.
- Contributing to parent training and psychoeducation programmes.
- Supporting triage and referral processes to ensure timely service response.
- Assisting in service evaluation, audit, and administrative duties as required.
- Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team, including Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy colleagues.
- Participating in team meetings, supervision, and continuous professional development.
- Regular supervision and induction training will be provided to ensure continued learning and professional growth.
Eligibility Criteria
- A minimum 2.1 Honours Degree in Psychology (essential for postgraduate training routes).
- Eligible for graduate membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).
- Previous experience (paid or voluntary) working with children and families services is highly desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
- A passion for child development, early intervention, and community-based care.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- A full driver’s licence and access to transport is advantageous but not essential.
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
Job Title: Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist
Locations: Crumlin, south Dublin
Contract Type: Fulltime agency contract, Monday to Friday, 35 hour week
Salary: HSE Aligned Pay Scales
If you are you a passionate and motivated Clinical Psychologist who wants to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families, I’d love to hear from you.
Excel Recruitment are excited to be recruiting Staff Grade Clinical Psychologists on behalf of Child Primary Care Teams in Crumlin.
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
Role Summary:
As a Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist within a Child Primary Care service, you will provide timely assessment, formulation and evidence-based intervention for children and young people, working closely with parents/carers and the multidisciplinary team. You will work within a highly supportive team alongside Senior Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists and the wider MDT, with structured supervision and consultation in place. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday role, agency contract with a strong likelihood of extension (service need dependent).
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
- Highly supportive team environment with Senior Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists and the wider MDT team
- 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
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Senior Clinical Psychologist – Child Primary Care
Locations: Dublin North County, North City & North West Contract: Full-Time, HSE Contract (35 hours/week)
Salary: HSE Senior Psychologist Pay Scale
Excel Recruitment is delighted to partner with Child Primary Care Teams across Dublin North to recruit Senior Psychologists for a number of well-supported and progressive services.
These roles offer flexibility in base location across North Dublin, (Coolock, Kilbarrack, Portmarnock, Swords & Balbriggan) allowing you to work within a community that suits you, while being part of dynamic, forward-thinking teams focused on early intervention and prevention.
About the Role
As a Senior Psychologist, you will play a key leadership and clinical role, supporting children and families presenting with a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs, including:
- Autism Spectrum Conditions ADHD
- Anxiety and mood-related difficulties
- Attachment and family-related challenges
- School-related and social difficulties
You will have the opportunity to lead on complex cases, guide junior colleagues, and contribute to service innovation, ensuring high-quality, child-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention for children and young people
- Lead on complex and high-risk cases, offering clinical expertise and guidance to the wider MDT
- Develop and implement evidence-based, child-centred care plans in collaboration with families and professionals
- Deliver individual and group interventions, tailored to presenting needs
- Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to junior psychologists and team members
- Offer consultation to parents, carers, educators, and healthcare professionals
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and innovation initiatives
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and best practice
Eligibility Criteria
- Doctorate in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology (or equivalent)
- Chartered membership or eligibility with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)
- Eligibility to work within the Irish public health system (validation required for overseas candidates)
- Significant experience working with children and families, including complex presentations
- Strong skills in clinical assessment, formulation, and therapeutic intervention
- Experience providing clinical supervision or leadership (desirable)
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
- Full clean driver’s licence 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
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 Clinical Psychologist – Child Primary Care
Locations: Dublin North County, North City & North West
Contract: Full-Time, HSE Contract (35 hours/week)
Salary: HSE Senior Psychologist Pay Scale
Excel Recruitment is delighted to partner with Child Primary Care Teams across Dublin North to recruit Senior Psychologists for a number of well-supported and progressive services.
These roles offer flexibility in base location across North Dublin, (Coolock, Kilbarrack, Portmarnock, Swords & Balbriggan) allowing you to work within a community that suits you, while being part of dynamic, forward-thinking teams focused on early intervention and prevention.
About the Role
As a Senior Psychologist, you will play a key leadership and clinical role, supporting children and families presenting with a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs, including:
- Autism Spectrum Conditions ADHD
- Anxiety and mood-related difficulties
- Attachment and family-related challenges
- School-related and social difficulties
You will have the opportunity to lead on complex cases, guide junior colleagues, and contribute to service innovation, ensuring high-quality, child-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention for children and young people
- Lead on complex and high-risk cases, offering clinical expertise and guidance to the wider MDT
- Develop and implement evidence-based, child-centred care plans in collaboration with families and professionals
- Deliver individual and group interventions, tailored to presenting needs
- Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to junior psychologists and team members
- Offer consultation to parents, carers, educators, and healthcare professionals
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and innovation initiatives
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and best practice
Eligibility Criteria
- Doctorate in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology (or equivalent)
- Chartered membership or eligibility with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)
- Eligibility to work within the Irish public health system (validation required for overseas candidates)
- Five years post Graduate experience
- Significant experience working with children and families, including complex presentations
- Strong skills in clinical assessment, formulation, and therapeutic intervention
- Experience providing clinical supervision or leadership (desirable)
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
- Full clean driver’s licence 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
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 Clinical Psychologist – Child Primary Care
Locations: Dublin North County, North City & North West Contract: Full-Time, HSE Contract (35 hours/week)
Salary: HSE Senior Psychologist Pay Scale
Excel Recruitment is delighted to partner with Child Primary Care Teams across Dublin North to recruit Senior Psychologists for a number of well-supported and progressive services.
These roles offer flexibility in base location across North Dublin, (Coolock, Kilbarrack, Portmarnock, Swords & Balbriggan) allowing you to work within a community that suits you, while being part of dynamic, forward-thinking teams focused on early intervention and prevention.
About the Role
As a Senior Psychologist, you will play a key leadership and clinical role, supporting children and families presenting with a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs, including:
- Autism Spectrum Conditions ADHD
- Anxiety and mood-related difficulties
- Attachment and family-related challenges
- School-related and social difficulties
You will have the opportunity to lead on complex cases, guide junior colleagues, and contribute to service innovation, ensuring high-quality, child-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention for children and young people
- Lead on complex and high-risk cases, offering clinical expertise and guidance to the wider MDT
- Develop and implement evidence-based, child-centred care plans in collaboration with families and professionals
- Deliver individual and group interventions, tailored to presenting needs
- Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to junior psychologists and team members
- Offer consultation to parents, carers, educators, and healthcare professionals
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and innovation initiatives
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and best practice
Eligibility Criteria
- Doctorate in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology (or equivalent)
- Chartered membership or eligibility with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)
- Eligibility to work within the Irish public health system (validation required for overseas candidates)
- Significant experience working with children and families, including complex presentations
- Strong skills in clinical assessment, formulation, and therapeutic intervention
- Experience providing clinical supervision or leadership (desirable)
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
- Full clean driver’s licence 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
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
