Assistant Psychologist – Fixed Term (1 Year)
The Assistant Psychologist will work as a member of a team, attend team meetings and case conferences and other meetings as may be determined by the Principal Psychologist, as appropriate to the role.
Responsibilities:
- The Assistant Psychologist will assist psychologists;
- to carry out prescribed interventions with individuals or groups,
- to conduct assessments of individuals or groups through direct observation, formal psychometric testing, semi-structured interviews and report writing,
- to offer supportive work, as required, with carers, family members and health professionals/staff,
- to provide training with other professionals as appropriate,
- to conduct research, audit and service evaluations,
- to promote the role of psychological services through the communication provision of relevant information to interested parties,
- to ensure the efficient organisation of psychological service and to manage training equipment, information packs and library resources,
- to conduct literature searches, prepare and provide presentations and to contribute to articles for publication,
- to engage in Psychology Department research activities,
- to manage collation of statistics in relation to clinical activity within the Department of Psychology,
- to engage in any other appropriate activity of the Department under the supervision of a member of the Department of Psychology.
- To provide individual and group therapeutic interventions /strategies to clients attending the service as required.
- To maintain files/records in relation to clients in accordance with Dept. policy.
- To be a Graduate Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland and to respect and to operate within the framework of the Code of Ethics of the Psychological Society of Ireland.
Qualifications:
- Candidates must hold a graduate qualification in Psychology and a master’s degree in a psychology related area.
- Be a Graduate Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practice of psychology in Adult Mental Health and ideally have direct experience in this area.
Closing Date: 8th August 2025