
Clincial Psychologist (Paediatrics)
- Co Galway
- Contract
- Full-time
Locations: Galway City, Athenry, Loughrea & Tuam (East Galway)
Contract Type: Full-Time, 1-Year HSE Contract (35 hours/week)
Salary: HSE Aligned Pay Scales (Staff & Senior Grade)Are you a passionate Clinical Psychologist ready to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families?This is your chance to join a friendly Child Primary Care Team with services across Galway City and East Galway, including Athenry, Loughrea, and Tuam.Excel Recruitment are currently recruiting Senior and staff grade Clinical Psychologists to join Child Primary Care services within the HSE. These dynamic, multidisciplinary teams are committed to providing early intervention and tailored psychological supports to children and young people within their communities.The successful candidate: will provide high quality psychological services to individuals across the lifespan, from children, young people to adults, experiencing a range of complex emotional, behavioral, and mental health difficulties.You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patients, offering you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, young people and adults.Key Responsibilities:
- Provide psychological assessments and therapeutic support to children and young people 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.
- 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.
- Competitive HSE salary
- 35 hour work week, Monday-Friday
- Structured clinical supervision and professional development
- Supportive Multidisciplinary team environment
- Flexible work arrangements where possible
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