Staff Grade Psychologist This is an exciting opportunity for a Psychologist to join a busy primary care offering children psychology services.
This role is based in South West Dublin.
The Psychologist is a valuable member of the Team who provide a quality evidence-based service in line with family-centred practice and the Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles.
Be responsible for the delivery of professional psychology services appropriate to the post in line with best practice Work within limits of professional competence in line with principles of best practice, professional conduct and clinical governance.
Carry a clinical caseload appropriate to the post.
Provide psychological assessments of the client group based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of data from a variety of sources including psychological tests, self-report measures, direct and indirect observation and interviews with clients, family members and / or carers.
Formulate and implement plans for psychological therapeutic intervention or management based on an appropriate conceptual framework, working in home and clinical settings as appropriate.
Exercise professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed using psychologically based care plans.
Communicate effectively and work in co-operation with other team members and others to ensure integrated service provision.
Be aware of and refer the service user to other services as necessary.
Contribute to and participate in inter-agency work practice and service delivery as required.
Undertake Key Worker role as required.
Initiate and participate in needs assessment and health promotion as appropriate.
Provide professional reports as required in accordance with professional standards.
Foster an understanding of the role and contribution of psychology by providing professional consultation, education, guidance and support to others as appropriate.
Attend meetings, committees and / or conferences as required.
Work in an ethical and professional manner at all times.
Promote a culture that values equality, diversity and respect in the workplace.
Research & Evaluation Utilise evidence-base literature and research to support effective practice.
Undertake appropriate research and provide research advice as appropriate.
Publish research outcomes in professionally recognised journals and share information on outcomes at professional conferences where appropriate.
Undertake project management including audit and service evaluation with colleagues within the service to help develop service provision.
Participate in evaluation of all clinical / professional activity within the post and provide such information as required by the Head of Department for the purpose of service monitoring and evaluation.
Represent a professional viewpoint in relation to nationally accepted good practice, promoting high levels of ethical standards and professional conduct.
Contribute to developments and innovative practice in psychology in the organisation.
Education & Training Participate in continuous professional development initiatives and ensure compliance with statutory registration requirements.
Be informed of advances in professional knowledge and practice.
Attend mandatory training programmes.
In collaboration with the Senior / Principal Psychologist, attend training courses as informed by service requirements and career and personal development planning.
Engage in and utilise clinical supervision effectively.
Support the education of those in postgraduate professional psychology training.
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