Senior Clinical Psychologist Ireland

Description:

Location: Kerry
Salary: EUR 95600 - 112400 p/a

Our client is establishing its first multi-disciplinary Therapeutic Team in Kerry, and is seeking a Senior Clinical Psychologist to play a central role in developing and delivering high-quality, trauma-informed psychological care for children and young people in residential care, foster care, and the wider community.

In this role, you will work closely with Social Workers, Social Care Workers, Domestic Violence Practitioners, and Family Support Workers, providing both direct therapeutic interventions and indirect support across the care network.

This is a significant professional opportunity to shape a service from the ground up.

What you can expect:
€95,616 – €112,390 salary (with LSI progression)
35-hour working week
30 days annual leave
A unique opportunity to build a therapeutic service and influence regional practice
Collaborative MDT environment
Strong emphasis on CPD, research, audit & innovative service development
Permanent/temporary & full-time/part-time pathways available

Key responsibilities:
Deliver specialist psychological assessments & interventions for children and young people in care.
Provide consultation, guidance & support to carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
Participate in statutory care planning and Child in Care reviews
Lead trauma-informed, developmentally attuned therapeutic approaches
Contribute to service audit, evaluation, and research initiatives
Provide supervision and input into training for MDT teams
Work collaboratively with CAMHS, Primary Care, Disability Services, schools, and community agencies

What the client is looking for:
A Senior Psychologist with:
An honours degree in Psychology (QQI Level 8 or equivalent)
A recognised postgraduate qualification in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology
Accredited or accepted as equivalent by the Psychological Society of Ireland
Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience, including 2 years at staff-grade or higher 
Strong clinical skills in assessment, formulation, and intervention
Experience in trauma-informed practice and complex family systems
Excellent MDT collaboration and communication abilities

Why psychologists choose Kerry:
The chance to shape a newly formed therapeutic service
High clinical impact supporting children who have experienced adversity and trauma
A region known for its mountains, coastline, and exceptional quality of life
Supportive leadership and a strong commitment to service improvement and best practice

To Apply:
Please send your CV mentioning reference M-230 at info@phd-jobs.net
Tel.: +40 (765) 734 800
Contact person: Vitaly Pryadka
Web: http://www.phd-jobs.ne