Senior grade Psychologist (Adult mental health)

Job Title : Senior Grade Psychologist Adult Mental Team Location : Birr Co Offaly Contract Type : Six month contract to begin with, likely to be extended further. Role : Fulltime, Monday to Friday, 35 hour week Salary : HSE Aligned Pay Scales Excel Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting a Senior Psychologist on behalf of the Adult Mental Health Team in Birr, Co. Offaly. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your expertise, leadership, and clinical skills to a service that values evidence-based practice, innovation, and multidisciplinary teamwork. This role is ideal for a Psychologist with significant clinical experience who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of adults experiencing complex mental health challenges. The post holder will be based in Birr Co. Offaly, and will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team. You will have regular clinical supervision. Job Purpose The Senior Psychologist will provide advanced psychological assessment, formulation, and therapeutic interventions to adults referred to the Adult Mental Health Service. In addition to direct clinical work, the post-holder will contribute to service development, provide consultation and supervision, and play a key role in supporting the MDT to deliver recovery-oriented care. Eligibility Criteria : A Doctorate or equivalent in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology. Eligibility for professional registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or relevant body. Experience of group-based CBT interventions Evidence of CPD Considerable experience in assessment and therapeutic work with adults with mental health / psychological needs in the setting of physical health problems Highly developed skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and to liaise effectively with other professionals. A full driver's licence and access to transport, as travel may be required within the catchment area. 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 EXCLCHAR Skills : Senior Clinical Psychologist Adult mental health Community mental health Psychology