Job Description

The role of the Clinical Psychologist is indispensable to the effective treatment of all patients and residents admitted to the Acute Adult in-patient and Day Hospital, Psychiatry of Later Life Service and the Specialist Rehabilitation Unit.

Consultation to psychiatric and medical providers about modalities of psychological treatment on a case-by-case basis. This would include, among others modalities:

• Provision of psychological assessment, formulation and intervention
• Communication of psychological concepts and findings to patient and families
• Cognitive behavioural therapy
• Solution Focused Brief Therapy
• Supportive psychotherapy
• Special techniques of group therapy within the psychologist’s area of expertise
• Facilitate one outpatient service half day per week

• Candidates must posses a Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology accredited by Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) and possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
• Qualifications obtained outside Ireland will need to be validated by the Department of Health 
• Demonstrate an awareness of current professional issues and a clear understanding of professional ethics
• Demonstrate knowledge of research methods