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Senior Clinical / Educational Psychologist

Southern Services

Full-Time

30/04/2024

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Margaret Moore

BROTHERS OF CHARITY

Southern Services

Lota, Glanmire, Cork, Co. Cork

T23 PW59

Ireland

021 4556218

BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – SOUTHERN REGION
The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area.

We are seeking an energetic, committed Senior Psychologists to join our Children’s Disability Network Services in Listowel, Co. Kerry.

We offer excellent public sector conditions, flexible family friendly working policies and career progression.

Applications are invited for the following:-

SENIOR GRADE CLINICAL / EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS Ref: 15/2024
Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Children Disability Network Team 1 (North Kerry)
Based in Listowel, Co. Kerry (Outreach to Castleisland/Tralee)

Job Summary

These posts is in Network 1 (North Kerry), working as part of an Interdisciplinary team providing supports to children and young adults, 0-18yrs and their families. This will include children with Intellectual, Physical, Sensory disability, children on the Autistic Spectrum and children at risk of or query developmental delay; where their needs require the support of an Interdisciplinary Disability team. This team is under the national model of service provision “Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People” lead by the HSE.

The successful candidate will be employed by the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland. The Network 1 North Kerry team is based in Listowel with an outreach service to Tralee to provide input to families from the Castleisland/Farranfore area. Assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions are provided by an Interdisciplinary team. The CDNT aims to maximise the child/ young adult’s full potential and works within the context of the family and community, empowering and supporting parents/care givers and family members.

Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

Category A: (Employed pre-October 2002)

Each candidate for the appointment must:

1. The Candidates must
  1. 1. Have been employed before 25th October 2002 and be currently in employment as a psychologist in the public health system; the HSE and agencies funded under Section 38 and Section 39 of the Health Act 2004

AND

1. 1. 1. Demonstrate competence in the Care Group/s applied for

AND

1. 1. 1. Possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and ability, for the proper discharge of the office

AND

1. 1. 1. Applicants must have at least five years satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the postgraduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in postqualification experience as a professional psychologist. Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years’ experience requirement.

Category B: (Employed between October 2002 and 31st January 2021)

Each candidate for the appointment must:

1. Be currently employed in a named publically funded psychological service, Note 1

AND

1. 1. 1. Have a 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

1. 1. 1. Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology

An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health.

AND

1. 1. 1. Demonstrate competence in the Care Group/s applied for.

AND

1. 1. 1. Applicants must have at least five years satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the postgraduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in postqualification experience as a professional psychologist. Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years’ experience requirement

AND

1. 1. 1. Possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and ability, for the proper discharge of the office

Note 1: Psychological services delivered or funded by the Department of Health, Department of Justice, Department of Education and the Department of Children, Disability, Equality and Integration aimed at improving the mental, physical or social health or wellbeing of the clients they serve.

Category C: (Employed between 31st January 2021 and 30th September 2026)

Each candidate for the appointment must:

The Candidates must
1. Have a university degree or diploma (QQI 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

1. Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the
  1. Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology

An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health.

AND

1. Demonstrate competence in the Care Group/s applied for

AND

1. Applicants must have at least five years satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the post-graduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in post-qualification experience as a professional psychologist. Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years’ experience requirement.

AND

1. Applicants with a clinical or counselling psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings, for the area / 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. Note 2.

Applicants with an educational psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings for the area / 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 postqualification supervised work experience as a psychologist.
Note 2.

Note 2: 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.

1. Must have experience of working as a Psychologist with children with disabilities (Intellectual Disability, Autism and/or Physical and Sensory disabilities)

Driving Licence

Must have a full driving license and means of transport which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads with means of transport.

Age

The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants.

* Public Servants not affected by this legislation:
Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age.

Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70.

Health

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service

Character

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Salary Scale: €93,731 - €110,175 including 2 LSI’s (DOH Consolidated Scales 1/1/24)

Reporting to: Children Disability Network Manager

Informal Enquiries to:-
Hannah Carmody, Children’s Disability Network Manager, Tel. +353 86 7742549, e-mail: Hannah.carmody@bocsi.ie

Or
Dr. Mark Quinn, Head of Psychology Department, Tel: +353 21 4556200 e-mail: mark.quinn@bocsi.ie

Closing Date: Sunday 19th May 2024

Applications should be made online using the 'Apply' Link Below

A panel will be formed from this competition to fill any Senior Grade Psychology vacancies that arise in our Kerry Children Disability Services

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer

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VACANCY DETAILS

Senior Clinical / Educational Psychologist

Southern Services

Full-Time

30/04/2024

Apply For This Vacancy

HR CONTACT INFORMATION

Margaret Moore

BROTHERS OF CHARITY

Southern Services

Lota, Glanmire, Cork, Co. Cork

T23 PW59

Ireland

021 4556218

Job Summary

Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

Category A: (Employed pre-October 2002)

Each candidate for the appointment must:

1. The Candidates must
  1. 1. Have been employed before 25th October 2002 and be currently in employment as a psychologist in the public health system; the HSE and agencies funded under Section 38 and Section 39 of the Health Act 2004

AND

1. 1. 1. Demonstrate competence in the Care Group/s applied for

AND

1. 1. 1. Possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and ability, for the proper discharge of the office

AND

1. 1. 1. Applicants must have at least five years satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the postgraduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in postqualification experience as a professional psychologist. Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years’ experience requirement.

Category B: (Employed between October 2002 and 31st January 2021)

Each candidate for the appointment must:

1. Be currently employed in a named publically funded psychological service, Note 1

AND

1. 1. 1. Have a 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

1. 1. 1. Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology

An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health.

AND

1. 1. 1. Demonstrate competence in the Care Group/s applied for.

AND

1. 1. 1. Applicants must have at least five years satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the postgraduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in postqualification experience as a professional psychologist. Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years’ experience requirement

AND

1. 1. 1. Possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and ability, for the proper discharge of the office

Category C: (Employed between 31st January 2021 and 30th September 2026)

Each candidate for the appointment must:

The Candidates must
1. Have a university degree or diploma (QQI 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

1. Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the
  1. Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology

An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health.

AND

1. Demonstrate competence in the Care Group/s applied for

AND

1. Applicants must have at least five years satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the post-graduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in post-qualification experience as a professional psychologist. Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years’ experience requirement.

AND

1. Applicants with a clinical or counselling psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings, for the area / 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. Note 2.

1. Must have experience of working as a Psychologist with children with disabilities (Intellectual Disability, Autism and/or Physical and Sensory disabilities)

Driving Licence

Must have a full driving license and means of transport which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads with means of transport.

Age

The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants.

Health

Character

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Senior Clinical / Educational Psychologist

Southern Services

Full-Time

30/04/2024

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Job Summary

Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

Category A: (Employed pre-October 2002)

Each candidate for the appointment must:

1. The Candidates must
  1. 1. Have been employed before 25th October 2002 and be currently in employment as a psychologist in the public health system; the HSE and agencies funded under Section 38 and Section 39 of the Health Act 2004

AND

1. 1. 1. Demonstrate competence in the Care Group/s applied for

AND

1. 1. 1. Possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and ability, for the proper discharge of the office

AND

1. 1. 1. Applicants must have at least five years satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the postgraduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in postqualification experience as a professional psychologist. Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years’ experience requirement.

Category B: (Employed between October 2002 and 31st January 2021)

Each candidate for the appointment must:

1. Be currently employed in a named publically funded psychological service, Note 1

AND

1. 1. 1. Have a 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

1. 1. 1. Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology

An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health.

AND

1. 1. 1. Demonstrate competence in the Care Group/s applied for.

AND

1. 1. 1. Applicants must have at least five years satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the postgraduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in postqualification experience as a professional psychologist. Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years’ experience requirement

AND

1. 1. 1. Possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and ability, for the proper discharge of the office

Category C: (Employed between 31st January 2021 and 30th September 2026)

Each candidate for the appointment must:

The Candidates must
1. Have a university degree or diploma (QQI 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

1. Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the
  1. Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology

An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health.

AND

1. Demonstrate competence in the Care Group/s applied for

AND

1. Applicants must have at least five years satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the post-graduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in post-qualification experience as a professional psychologist. Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years’ experience requirement.

AND

1. Applicants with a clinical or counselling psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings, for the area / 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. Note 2.

1. Must have experience of working as a Psychologist with children with disabilities (Intellectual Disability, Autism and/or Physical and Sensory disabilities)

Driving Licence

Must have a full driving license and means of transport which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads with means of transport.

Age

The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants.

Health

Character

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HR CONTACT INFORMATION

Margaret Moore

BROTHERS OF CHARITY

Southern Services

Lota, Glanmire, Cork, Co. Cork

T23 PW59

Ireland

021 4556218

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