Clinical Psychologist jobs

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.

Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare!

• Company Pension
• Specific Illness Cover
• Comprehensive Induction process
• Continuous Professional Development
• Fantastic development & career opportunities
• Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Education Assistance
• Bike to work Scheme.
• Refer/Retain a friend bonus.
• Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide

We are seeking applications for the role of a Basic Grade Clinical Psychologist. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychological services across Nua Healthcare Services, supporting children and adults with a range of complex intellectual disabilities, mental health difficulties, and associated support needs.

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, behaviour management and 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 parents and families.
• With the Team, maintain statistical records and input to service reports and other relevant reports as required.
• 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.
• Contribute towards the on-going development of the service as required
• Maintain quality standards within the service and participate in quality development.

The list of key duties is not exhaustive.

Essential Criteria:

• Possess a recognised postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology.
• Candidates currently completing their postgraduate qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology may be considered.
• Candidates must meet the registration requirements of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or be eligible for registration.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of psychological assessment, formulation, intervention, and evidence-based practice.
• Commitment to working within professional, ethical, and clinical governance frameworks.

Key Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective therapeutic relationships with individuals, families, and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy, emotional awareness, and a psychologically informed approach.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively.
• Strong verbal, written communication, and IT skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality clinical documentation and reports.
• Ability to contribute positively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Willingness and ability to learn, develop, and engage in supervision and training.
• Demonstrate reliability, flexibility, professionalism, and commitment to the values and ethos of Nua Healthcare Services.

Other requirements:

• Genuine respect and empathy for diversity, individuality, and the needs of the people we support.
• Professional, ethical, and compassionate approach to clinical practice.
• Experience of working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental health difficulties, and/or other complex needs is desirable.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and self-motivated approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality psychological services.
• Ability to adapt to new and changing environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining high standards of clinical practice.

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