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Job Title: Senior & Staff Grade Clinical Psychologists – Children’s Primary Care
Locations: Dublin North County, Dublin North City and North West
Contract Type: Full-Time, HSE Contract (35 hours/week)
Salary: HSE Aligned Pay Scales (Staff & Senior Grade)

Excel Recruitment are recruiting Senior and Staff Grade Clinical Psychologists to join Child Primary Care Teams across Dublin North County, North City, and North West.

These dynamic, multidisciplinary teams are committed to providing early intervention and tailored psychological supports to children and young people within their communities.

The successful candidate: will provide high quality psychological services to children and families, helping them navigate complex emotional, developmental and behavioural challenges including:

• Autism Spectrum Conditions
• ADHD
• Anxiety and mood-related difficulties
• Attachment, family and school-related issues

You’ll play a key role in assessments, therapeutic planning, individual and group intervention, and collaborative care alongside families, educators, and healthcare professionals.

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
• 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

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