Psychologists – Staff Grade & Senior Grade
Location: Galway.
Organisation: HSE West & North West
Contract Type: 12 or 6 Month – Possibility of extension built in to service plan.
Excel Recruitment, in partnership with the HSE West & North West is currently recruiting Staff Grade and Senior Grade Psychologists to join their Galway Roscommon (GR) Team.
These roles offer an excellent opportunity to work within dynamic teams, providing evidence-based psychological services across Primary Care Child Services (PC Child) and Adult Mental
Health Services.
You’ll be part of supportive teams that value collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, with a strong focus on recovery-oriented, person-centred care.
Available Posts
- Primary Care Child Services (PC Child) – Network 7: Staff Grade or Senior Grade Psychologist. Base: Athenry. 6-month contract.
- Primary Care (Child) Wait List Initiative Programme: 3 x Staff Grade Psychologist positions. Base: Galway City and County. 6-month contract (extension possible).
- Adult Mental Health Services – Department of Psychiatry – Inpatient unit – Senior Clinical Psychologist. 12-month contract – Roscommon
- Adult Mental Health Services – GR5 North – Senior Clinical Psychologist Ballinasloe 12-month contract
- Adult Mental Health Services – GR3 – Senior Psychologist 12 months contract – Galway City East
Key Responsibilities
Senior Grade Roles
- Deliver psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention across Primary Care Child Services or Adult Mental Health Services.
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated, recovery-focused care.
- Where Offer supervision, guidance, and support to trainee and staff psychologists.
- Contribute to clinical audit, research, and service evaluation to inform service development.
- Provide consultation and training to other professionals where required.
Staff Grade Roles
- Undertake psychological assessments and interventions under appropriate supervision.
- Support the delivery of individual and group-based therapeutic programmes.
- Participate actively in multidisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
Requirements
- Recognised qualification in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology.
- Meet employment criteria for employment by HSE in Child or Adult psychology services.
- Relevant experience within mental health or related clinical settings.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and case formulation skills.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and recovery-oriented care.
Benefits
- Work as part of progressive, well-supported multidisciplinary teams.
- Opportunities for involvement in research, innovation, and service development.
What you need to do now:
For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 945 5139.
Psychologists – Staff Grade & Senior Grade
Location: Galway.
Organisation: HSE West & North West
Contract Type: 12 or 6 Month – Possibility of extension built in to service plan.
Excel Recruitment, in partnership with the HSE West & North West is currently recruiting Staff Grade and Senior Grade Psychologists to join their Galway Roscommon (GR) Team.
These roles offer an excellent opportunity to work within dynamic teams, providing evidence-based psychological services across Primary Care Child Services (PC Child) and Adult Mental
Health Services.
You’ll be part of supportive teams that value collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, with a strong focus on recovery-oriented, person-centred care.
Available Posts
- Primary Care Child Services (PC Child) – Network 7: Staff Grade or Senior Grade Psychologist. Base: Athenry. 6-month contract.
- Primary Care (Child) Wait List Initiative Programme: 3 x Staff Grade Psychologist positions. Base: Galway City and County. 6-month contract (extension possible).
- Adult Mental Health Services – Department of Psychiatry – Inpatient unit – Senior Clinical Psychologist. 12-month contract – Roscommon
- Adult Mental Health Services – GR5 North – Senior Clinical Psychologist Ballinasloe 12-month contract
- Adult Mental Health Services – GR3 – Senior Psychologist 12 months contract – Galway City East
Key Responsibilities
Senior Grade Roles
- Deliver psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention across Primary Care Child Services or Adult Mental Health Services.
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated, recovery-focused care.
- Where Offer supervision, guidance, and support to trainee and staff psychologists.
- Contribute to clinical audit, research, and service evaluation to inform service development.
- Provide consultation and training to other professionals where required.
Staff Grade Roles
- Undertake psychological assessments and interventions under appropriate supervision.
- Support the delivery of individual and group-based therapeutic programmes.
- Participate actively in multidisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
Requirements
- Recognised qualification in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology.
- Meet employment criteria for employment by HSE in Child or Adult psychology services.
- Relevant experience within mental health or related clinical settings.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and case formulation skills.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and recovery-oriented care.
Benefits
- Work as part of progressive, well-supported multidisciplinary teams.
- Opportunities for involvement in research, innovation, and service development.
What you need to do now:
For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 945 5139.
Job Title: Staff Grade Psychologist
Location: Cabra, north Dublin
Contract: Fulltime, Permanent 35-hour contract
Salary: Aligned with HSE Pay Scales
Excel Recruitment are recruiting an enthusiastic Staff Grade Psychologist to join a well established and rapidly expanding Children’s Disability Network Team in Cabra.
This full‑time, permanent role is part of a highly experienced service that includes multiple Senior Psychologists, ensuring regular supervision, strong professional support, and a collaborative learning culture.
This position has become available due to continued team growth, reflecting our commitment to strengthening supports for children and families.
You’ll join friendly, skilled teams who look out for each other. You will be part of a dedicated team working to create brighter futures for children with complex needs and their families, while advancing your own clinical development within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Job Purpose:
As a Clinical Psychologist, you will provide assessment, intervention, and therapeutic support to children and adolescents (0-18 years) with a broad range of developmental, intellectual, physical, and sensory needs, including autism spectrum disorder. You will work in close partnership with families and caregivers to promote holistic care and help every child reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct psychological assessments and deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to the needs of children with disabilities and complex presentations.
- Contribute to the development of individual family service plans (IFSPs) in collaboration with families and the multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, case discussions, and joint interventions alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Speech and Language Therapists, and other professionals.
- Provide clinical input and consultation to colleagues within the team as required.
- Support families through psychoeducation, counselling, and care planning to empower them in managing their child’s needs.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely documentation and reports in accordance with best practice and legal requirements.
- Contribute to service development, team learning, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Engage 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).
- Overseas qualifications must be validated by the Department of Health at the time of application.
- Demonstrated experience working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions including autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, and emotional or behavioural challenges.
- Knowledge of a broad range of psychological assessments and intervention frameworks.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaborative working skills.
- Ability to manage a 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 You Can Expect
- Work within a progressive, child- and family-centred service
- A structured induction and regular supervision from Senior Psychologists
- Strong peer support within an established MDT
- Ongoing CPD opportunities and training
- The chance to make a meaningful, lasting impact on children’s lives
- A warm, collaborative, and supportive team culture
Benefits
- Competitive HSE salary scales and annual leave entitlements
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension Scheme and Illness Benefit
- Flexible working hours
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Free onsite parking
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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