Job Title: Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist
Locations: South Dublin (Ballyfermot)
Contract Type: Fulltime, Monday to Friday, 35 hour week
Salary: HSE Aligned Pay Scales
Excel Recruitment are excited to be recruiting Staff Grade Clinical Psychologists on behalf of Child Primary Care Teams, based in Cherry Orchard, in south Dublin.
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
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
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
EXCLCHAR
Senior Clinical Psychologist
Excel Healthcare is hiring a Senior Clinical Psychologist on behalf of a well-known psychiatric facility north of Dublin City. The successful candidate will focus on a very specialised rehabilitation unit that has been recently developed.
The rehabilitation unit has adapted a care pathway for people with severe and enduring mental illness and prepares them to return to the community over an extended period of time. The Senior Clinical Psychologist will lead a small team of psychologists working alongside them, which will continue to grow as service needs increase. The position would ideally suit a candidate who has similar experience in a previous role and staff grade clinical psychologists will be considered. This is a superb opportunity to join Ireland’s leading provider of acute and specialist mental health services.
Responsibilities:
- Carry a clinical caseload and provide psychological assessments of service users
- Provide psychological assessments
- Contribute a psychological perspective to case planning and in MDT meetings
- Provide clinical supervision to other psychology staff including CBT therapists and trainee psychologists
- Maintain relationships with key stakeholders and provide service reports as required
- Receive regular clinical professional supervision
Requirements:
- Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)
- 2+ years’ experience as a staff grade clinical psychologist
Benefits:
- Monday to Friday schedule
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Maternity Benefit Scheme
- Discounted health insurance
- Staff support and counselling services
- Subsidised restaurant
- Free on-site parking
- TaxSaver travel scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
To discuss this role further, submit your CV below to Caoimhe. All applicants will be treated as confidential.
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