Psychologist Senior (Clinical or Counselling)

Job Description Psychologist Senior (Clinical or Counselling) Title : Psychologist Senior (Clinical or Counselling), In Multidisciplinary Team in Five Rivers Fostering, Dublin. Reporting to : Clinical Lead & Principal Clinical Psychologist Working hours : Part-time or full-time permanent position (up to 37.5 hours). Salary : €97-€114k Company Description : Five Rivers Fostering is an independent private fostering agency and has been in operation in Ireland since 2002. We were the first private fostering agency to be established in Ireland. Five Rivers was originally founded in England before setting up an office in Dublin, Ireland. Our Cork Office has been in operation since January 2011. We have a team working in the Northwest of the country with an office in Donegal. We work closely with Tusla. We are a social enterprise. Head Office Location : Five Rivers Fostering, Unit 4 Block 8, Corporate Business Park 1, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. Work base : We aim to recruit a Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to work as part of a Multidisciplinary team in a private fostering service. Reporting to the Principal Psychologist / Head of Department, the person will deliver, develop and manage the delivery of a psychology service within professional standards / guidelines and policy. The job location is flexible (the combination of home and Dublin office work is permissible). Travel : Any travel expenses incurred will be reimbursed in line with company policy. Main duties and responsibilities : The following are the main duties and responsibilities of the Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist : Professional / Clinical Be responsible for the delivery of professional psychology services appropriate to the post in line with best practice. Work within limits of professional competence in line with principles of best practice, professional conduct and clinical governance. Carry a clinical caseload appropriate to the post. Provide psychological assessments, formulate and implement plans for psychological intervention based on an appropriate framework, exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients. Represent and advocate for the psychological needs of service users. Communicate effectively and work in co-operation with team members and others to ensure integrated service provision. Develop and maintain close liaison with key stakeholders. Contribute a psychological perspective to case planning and multi-agency case working and review and call multi-professional meetings when appropriate. Ensure co-ordinated interdisciplinary and inter-agency service delivery. Provide clinical supervision to other Psychology staff members. Provide professional reports as required in accordance with professional standards. Participate in meetings, committees and / or conferences as required. Work in and promote an ethical and professional manner at all times. Promote a culture that values equality, diversity and respect in the workplace. Deputise for the Principal Psychologist as appropriate / required. Research & Evaluation Undertake audit, service evaluation and research as appropriate and participate in the evaluation of clinical and professional activity. Utilise evidence-based literature and research to support effective practice. Represent a professional viewpoint in relation to nationally accepted good practice, promoting a high level of ethical standards and professional conduct. Education & Training Engage in regular clinical professional supervision and provide professional and clinical supervision of trainee psychologists. Provide supervision to the work of non-psychologists in delivery of psychological interventions as appropriate. Provide psychological training, advice and consultation to staff from health and other agencies in areas relevant to direct clinical work and to psychology service provision. Take responsibility for continuous professional development and ensure compliance with statutory registration requirements. Quality and Risk, Health and Safety Management Adequately identify, assess, manage and monitor risks within their area of responsibility. Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. Administrative Provide line management supervision to assigned staff. Manage and co-ordinate service delivery in their area of responsibility. Assign duties and responsibilities as appropriate to ensure effective service delivery. Ensure the maintenance of appropriate service user records and statistics in accordance with HSE requirements and local guidelines, Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Acts and other relevant legislation. Qualifications and experience Essential : Graduate basis for membership with the Psychological Society of Ireland AND a postgraduate professional psychological qualification recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical or Counselling Psychology AND Have at least five years satisfactory postgraduate experience in the area of professional psychology. The five years experience must comprise of no more than three years full time Post Graduate training and no less than two full years experience as a Staff Grade Psychologist. Must have previous experience of working in a clinical setting with children, adults, and intellectual disability. Desirable : Previous clinical experience specifically with children and adolescents affected by maltreatment Previous specialist experience of complex case working, both assessment and / or therapy Additional training regarding neurodevelopment, attachment practice, and / or responding to developmental trauma Proven track record with service development initiatives Experience of collaborative multiagency and systemic working Closing Date : 25th July 2025 Please send your Cover Letter and CVs by clicking Apply!