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Job Title: Senior Grade Clinical Psychologist
Location: Tallaght, South Dublin.
Contract: Full time Agency contract with potential to becoming a permanent HSE contract Salary: Aligned with HSE Pay Scales

Excel Recruitment has partnered with a growing Children’s Disability Service to recruit a Senior Clinical Psychologist.

This position offers the security of a full-time agency contract with the potential to progress to a permanent HSE role, all while working within a large, multidisciplinary team under strong clinical leadership.

If you are passionate about neurodiversity, child development, and working in a collaborative, forward thinking environment, this role will give you the chance to make a lasting difference while advancing your professional journey.

This position offers the best of both worlds: the security of a full-time agency contract with the potential to progress to a permanent HSE role, all while working within a large, multidisciplinary team under strong clinical leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• As a Senior Clinical Psychologist, you will provide leadership and expertise in the delivery of psychological services.
• You will conduct complex psychological assessments and provide evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents (0-18 years) with a range of developmental, intellectual, physical, and sensory needs, including autism spectrum disorder. Your role will also involve: Leading clinical practice and providing expert psychological consultation to the multidisciplinary team.
• Conducting complex psychological assessments and delivering highly specialised, evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to the needs of children with disabilities and complex presentations.
• Providing clinical supervision and mentorship to junior psychologists and other team members.
• Contributing to the development of Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) in collaboration with families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, case discussions, and joint interventions alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, and Speech and Language Therapists.
• Developing and delivering psychoeducation, counselling, and care planning to empower families in managing their child’s needs.
• Leading and contributing to service development, team learning, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining accurate, confidential, and timely documentation and reports in accordance with best practice and legal requirements.
• Engaging in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development activities.

Candidate Requirements:

• A recognised qualification at Doctorate level (or equivalent) in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology.
• Eligibility for membership with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) and a strong clinical track record.
• Overseas qualifications must be validated by the Department of Health at the time of application.
• Demonstrated post-qualification experience working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, and emotional or behavioural challenges.
• Proven experience in a senior or leadership role with responsibility for clinical supervision, team consultation, or service development.
• In-depth knowledge of a broad range of psychological assessments and intervention frameworks
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaborative working skills.
• Ability to manage a complex and varied caseload and work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Full driver’s licence and access to a car preferred but not essential.

What to expect:

• Work as part of a progressive, child and family centred service.
• Enjoy a structured induction, regular supervision, and strong peer support.
• Access ongoing CPD and training to support your professional growth.
• Make a meaningful contribution to children’s lives, from early years through adolescence.
• Be part of a welcoming, collaborative, and supportive team environment.

What you need to do now:

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

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