Job Openings Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

About the job Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Position: Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
Location: Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours/week)
Reporting to: Clinical Director

Were recruiting on behalf of a respected mental health service provider in South Dublin. This organisation offers specialised inpatient care for adults with complex neuropsychiatric conditions, including Alzheimers, Parkinsons, Huntingtons Disease, early-onset dementia, schizophrenia, and mood disorders. It is the only facility in Ireland offering advanced care for Huntingtons Disease.

The service is delivered through a multidisciplinary team using evidence-based, recovery-oriented approaches. The workplace culture is inclusive, supportive, and focused on staff wellbeing and professional growth.

Key Requirements:

Essential:

  • QQI Level 8 degree in Psychology (PSI-accredited)
  • Postgraduate qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (Dept. of Health validated)
  • Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience
  • At least 60 days supervised clinical experience in adult mental health

Desirable:

  • Experience in adult mental health or psychiatry of later life
  • Familiarity with mental health rehabilitation
  • Training in CBT (including for psychosis) and other modalities (e.g., DBT, family therapy)
  • Clinical supervision experience
  • Hospital-based experience and people management skills

Benefits:

  • Free onsite parking
  • Subsidised staff restaurant
  • Contributory pension
  • CPD and education support
  • Employee wellbeing & assistance programmes
  • Cycle to work scheme