Clinical Psychologist

Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.

We support people in reaching their full potential, to have a meaningful life through the supports of the services we provide to them.

We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above positions. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with people who use our service daily. Candidates will contribute to enriching the lives of those we support.

Benefits of joining our team!

• Company Pension.
• Life Assurance/Death-in-Service.
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Continuous Professional Development.
• Fantastic development & career opportunities.
• Bike to work Scheme.
• Refer a friend bonus.
• Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide.

We are seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join to join our dynamic team at Nua Healthcare.

The post holder will be responsible for the planning and provision of high quality, evidence based psychological services across the business to people with complex mental health needs, which includes assessment, diagnosis, devising, monitoring and reviewing treatment programmes. Other duties include facilitating therapy/counselling sessions and group intervention.

This will include the following on a day-to-day basis:

• Live our Mission, Vision and Values.
• Provide a range of psychological services as required including assessment, review, programme implementation, diagnostics.
• Promote and deliver services within the Company ethos and philosophy.
• Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing an integrated and coordinated service to our service users and contribute to the development of person-centred plans.
• Provide advice/support programmes and training for staff, parents and families.
• With the Team, maintain statistical records and input to service reports and other relevant reports as required.
• Participate actively in general development of the service.
• Ensure that professional standards are maintained.
• Monitor and keep up-to-date with developments in Psychology and early intervention, including attending. training courses and participating in research and development.
• Maintain quality standards within the service and participate in quality development.
• Comply with policies and procedures as advised.

As a basic grade clinical psychologist you will be provided with clinical supervision on a weekly basis and upskilling in clinical competences, such as neuropsychological, personality and dual diagnostic assessments.

Continuous professional development is supported through allocation of time to attend relevant training and budget allocation.

Qualification:

• Possess a recognised professional post-graduate qualification in clinical psychology; Clinical graduates in the process of completing their post-graduate qualification in clinical or counselling psychologist are welcome to apply;
• If qualified outside the Republic of Ireland, have their qualification validated by the Department of Health or may be working towards meeting compensatory criteria set up by the Department. Validation letter needs to be included with this application and Nua can support with the provision of adequate supervision to meet any potential compensatory measures.
• All candidates must meet the registration requirements of the Psychological Society of Ireland.

Experience:

• Experience in working in a service for individuals with Autism, Intellectual Disabilities and/or Mental Health difficulties is desirable.
• We welcome applications from newly-qualified candidates who have completed Clinical Psychology doctorate programmes or equivalent

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of standards and legislation relevant to the area.
• All candidates must meet the registration requirements of the Psychological Society of Ireland.

Skills:

• Full Clean Driving Licence required for the post.
• Genuine respect and empathy for diversity and individuality.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and judgement
• Making critical decisions and recommendations.
• Capable of working within a fast-paced and flexible team.
• Good listener and open to learning from others.
• Excellent organisational skills / self-motivation / self-starter.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and IT skills.

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