The Youth Drug and Alcohol (YoDA) Service is seeking an experienced and compassionate Clinical Nurse Specialist (Mental Health) to join its multidisciplinary Addiction Services team based in Tallaght, Dublin 24. This specialist nursing opportunity within HSE Dublin and Midlands offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in supporting young people experiencing drug and alcohol challenges across the region.
This permanent whole-time Clinical Nurse Specialist role is ideal for a motivated mental health nursing professional passionate about youth addiction services, early intervention, and integrated community-based care. Successful candidates will work within a progressive healthcare environment focused on improving outcomes for young people and families throughout Dublin and Midlands communities.
Job Overview
The Clinical Nurse Specialist – Youth Drug and Alcohol YoDA Service position involves delivering specialist mental health nursing care and clinical expertise within Addiction Services. The role supports young people experiencing substance misuse issues while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, community services, and families.
Based within Tymon/Kilnamanagh Primary Care Centre in Tallaght, the successful candidate will contribute to the continued development of youth-focused addiction and mental health services across HSE Dublin and Midlands.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist mental health nursing assessment, intervention, and support to young people accessing the YoDA Service
- Deliver evidence-based addiction and mental health care within community and primary care settings
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualised care plans
- Support early intervention and prevention initiatives for youth drug and alcohol misuse
- Promote best practice standards in youth addiction and mental health nursing
- Participate in clinical governance, service development, and quality improvement activities
- Engage with families, carers, schools, and external agencies to support holistic care delivery
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and professional standards in line with HSE policies
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse or Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
- Relevant postgraduate qualification or specialist experience in mental health or addiction services
- Demonstrated experience working with young people experiencing substance misuse or mental health challenges
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and case management skills
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare environments
- Knowledge of addiction treatment approaches, safeguarding, and youth mental health services
- Commitment to person-centred care and recovery-focused practice
- Full details are outlined within the official HSE Job Specification documentation
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary is aligned with the HSE Clinical Nurse Specialist (Mental Health) Grade 2625 pay scale. The successful candidate will benefit from competitive public sector pay, annual leave entitlements, pension scheme access, professional development opportunities, and structured career progression within HSE Dublin and Midlands.
This is a Permanent Wholetime position with two vacancies currently available.
Location & Employer Information
This Clinical Nurse Specialist role is based within Addiction Services, Youth Drug and Alcohol Service (YoDA), Tymon/Kilnamanagh Primary Care Centre, Airton Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24. The service supports young people and communities across Dublin South, Wicklow, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Offaly, and Westmeath.
HSE Dublin and Midlands delivers essential healthcare and community services across a diverse regional population. The YoDA Service plays a vital role in providing accessible, integrated addiction and mental health support for young people in community settings.
Application Details
Applicants are strongly encouraged to download and review the Job Specification, Application Information Document, and Supplementary Questions Guide before submitting an application.
- Employer: HSE Dublin and Midlands
- Category: Nursing and Midwifery
- Grade: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Mental Health) 2625
- Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
- Advertisement Type: Open to all applicants
- Recruitment Campaign Reference: DML402026
Informal Enquiries
- Prof. Bobby Smyth – Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Email: bobby.smyth@hse.ie
Phone: 01 9214978 - Noreen Geoghegan – Director of Nursing 3
Email: noreen.geoghegan@hse.ie
Phone: 087 6886317
