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Senior Clinical / Counselling Psychologist

Bloomfield Mental Health ServicesRathfarnham, Dublin, Ireland

17 days ago

Job description

Bloomfield Hospital is inviting applications for the position of a Senior Clinical / Counselling Psychologist.

Work Location : 16 Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham Dublin 16, Ireland

Hours of work per week : 37 hours

Contract Type : Permanent, Full-Time

Reports to : Clinical Director

About Bloomfield :

Bloomfield Hospital is a 131-bed inpatient mental health service, registered as an approved centre with the Mental Health Commission. Our ethos is rooted in honouring the dignity of every person who comes through our doors.

Bloomfield Hospital provides a spectrum of neuropsychiatric services to adults with a range of serious and enduring mental health needs such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s Diseases, as well as individuals with early onset dementias, schizophrenia, and mood disorders. We are the only facility in Ireland that provides a high level of specialized care for people with Huntington’s disease.

In Bloomfield Hospital there is a focus on creating a therapeutic environment by using recovery-oriented clinical practices and therapeutic interventions, which are evidence-based to enable and support patients to achieve their highest level of functioning and quality of life. This care is delivered through a Multidisciplinary Team including colleagues in Psychiatry, Psychology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language, Dietetics, Physiotherapy, and General Practice.

We have over 200 multidisciplinary team members delivering the highest standards of care in a friendly and inclusive workplace. We value every team member and believe strongly in supporting employee wellbeing and the importance of a healthy work-life balance.

Person Specification :

Qualifications :

A recognised third-level degree or diploma (QQ1 level 8 equivalent), which is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland.
A recognised postgraduate professional qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, or an equivalent qualification validated by the Department of Health.

Essential :

At least five years of post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology.

Applicants must demonstrate that they have acquired, in appropriate health settings (i.e. Adult Mental Health / Psychiatry of Later Life), at least 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification, or at least 60 days or equivalent post-qualification supervised work experience as a psychologist in adult mental health.

Desirable :

Post-qualification experience working within adult mental health / psychiatry of later life.

Experience working within a mental health rehabilitation setting / framework.

Training in cognitive-behavioural therapy, including CBT for psychosis.

Training / expertise in at least one other therapeutic modality (e.g., family therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, schema therapy, emotion-focused therapy, compassion-focused therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy).

Training in clinical supervision and experience of providing the same.

Have good knowledge and experience of health, safety, and other statutory regulations affecting a healthcare organisation.

Demonstrate good ‘people management’ experience and skills.

Experience working in a hospital setting.

Employee Benefits :

Free onsite staff parking

Subsidized on-site restaurant

Contributory pension

Comprehensive training programmes

Further education support

Employee Wellbeing Programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

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Senior Psychologist • Rathfarnham, Dublin, Ireland