HSE Dublin and North East is recruiting a Senior Psychologist for permanent whole-time positions across the Integrated Health Areas of Dublin North County and Dublin North City & West. This opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and offers experienced psychologists the chance to contribute to high-quality psychological services across primary care, child and adolescent mental health, adult mental health, intellectual disability and rehabilitation services.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will provide senior-level psychological assessment, intervention and consultation while working as part of multidisciplinary teams delivering evidence-based care. The role includes clinical leadership, service development, supervision of junior staff where appropriate, and supporting high-quality patient outcomes across a range of community and specialist services.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist psychological assessment and intervention.
- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic services to service users.
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Provide professional guidance, consultation and clinical leadership.
- Support service improvement initiatives and quality assurance.
- Maintain professional standards in line with HSE policies and CORU requirements.
- Participate in supervision, training and continuing professional development.
Requirements
- Meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the HSE Job Specification.
- Hold the qualifications and professional registration required for Senior Psychologist posts.
- Demonstrate relevant postgraduate clinical experience.
- Excellent communication, assessment and multidisciplinary working skills.
- Applicants should carefully review both the Job Specification and Additional Campaign Information before applying.
Salary
€100,483 – €110,963 per annum (HSE Psychologist – Senior Counselling Grade 3692 scale, 8-point scale, plus Long Service Increments where applicable at €114,536 and €118,111), based on the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales effective 1 June 2026.
Location
Posts are based across the Integrated Health Areas of Dublin North County and Dublin North City & West within HSE Dublin and North East. Successful candidates may work across Primary Care, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), Adult Mental Health, Intellectual Disability and Rehabilitation services, supporting communities throughout North Dublin.
Contract Type
Permanent Wholetime.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted through Rezoomo.
Reference: DNE26126
Apply online: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/99345
Closing Date: 17 July 2026 at 12:00 PM.
Job Specification and Campaign Information
Please download, save and carefully read both the Job Specification and the Additional Campaign Information documents available within the Rezoomo advertisement before submitting your application. These documents contain important information regarding eligibility, locations, salary, recruitment stages and the application process.
- IHA Dublin North County Primary Care Services: Dr Michael Stoker, Principal Clinical Psychologist – Email: michael.stoker@hse.ie | Mobile: 086 0241068
- CAMHS Balbriggan Team: Dr Michael Drumm, Principal Psychology Manager – Email: michael.drumm@hse.ie | Mobile: 086 8547867
- Adult Mental Health Dublin North City: Dr Caroline O’Connor, Principal Psychologist – Email: carolinem.oconnor@hse.ie | Tel: 01 7958906 / 086 0082605
- Primary Care Dublin North County: Dr Donna McGinley, Principal Psychologist Manager – Email: donna.mcginley@hse.ie | Tel: 01 8953717
- Primary Care Lifespan DNW & Older Persons DNW: Dr Graham Connon, Principal Psychologist Manager – Email: graham.connon@hse.ie | Tel: 087 9564839
- Primary Care (School) DNC: Claire Donohoe, Principal Psychology Manager – Email: claire.donohoe@hse.ie | Tel: 01 8976170 / 0860221574
- Adult Mental Health ID Service & Adult Rehabilitation and Recovery DNC: Dr Donna McGinley – Email: donna.mcginley@hse.ie | Tel: 01 8953717
- Recruitment Process: Sinead McGee – Email: sinead.mcgee2@hse.ie
