We are currently looking for a Basic Grade Psychologist to join our team dedicated in helping children with special needs and making a difference in their lives.

The successful applicant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications:
Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:

1. Applicants must have a recognised university degree or diploma (QQ1 level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject AND a recognised professional post-graduate qualification in clinical, counselling or educational psychology or an equivalent qualification validated by the Department of Health.
And
2. Applicants with a clinical or counselling psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings, for the areas for which they wish to apply – Disability (Child and Adult), Child Psychology, Adult Psychology – either 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.
Or
3. Applicants with an educational psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings for the areas for which they wish to apply – Child Disability, Child Psychology – either 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.
And
4. Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and ability), for the proper discharge of the office.

The above eligibility criteria apply without prejudice to applicants employed in a post of Psychologist or above in the Irish public health service at October 2002.

Note: Combinations of supervised clinical placement experience as part of the qualification and post qualification supervised work experience within a single care group area to give a total of 60 days are not acceptable.

Applicants must have:
Excellent interpersonal & team skills
The ability to work on your own initiative
Flexibility is essential,
An ability to implement the policies of the organisation
An ability to make sound judgments and decisions based on current legislation, best practice and individual circumstances
An ability to assess situations and act appropriately and use analytical and problem solving processes that best meet the needs of the children and the service
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to the values of St Catherine’s to improve the lives of the people we support
The ability to work effectively under pressure and handle changing priorities
Hold a full clean driving license, have access to transport & be willing to drive location vehicles
Short listing of candidates will apply for the above positions.

If you are interested in applying for the above position, please forward your letter of application and an up-to-date CV to the HR Department: recruitment@stcatherines.ie
Closing date for receipt of applications: 12.00 noon Monday 27th February 2017

St. Catherine’s Association is an equal opportunities employer