DSE1042026: Psychologist, Principal Specialist (In- Reach) / Síceolaí, Príomhaí Cliniciúil in Ireland

About the Role

HSE Dublin and South East has been formed as part of the Slaintecare programme. The health region is responsible for the delivery of acute and community healthcare across South Dublin, Wicklow, Wexford, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny and South Tipperary.

The Specialist Principal Psychologist will be a key member of the multi-disciplinary In-Reach team. The team, comprising of Principal Psychologist Specialist, Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist and admin support (Grade IV).

The team will work across the core care groups Primary Care, CAMHS and Disabilities. The in-reach team will work collaboratively with clinicians from the core service and the heads of discipline / service managers to ensure a co-ordinated and comprehensive service delivery to, and effective communication with, all stakeholders with the aim of providing integrated care. The post-holder will contribute significantly to service planning, development, evaluation and quality initiatives to the autistic community.

The Specialist Principal Psychologist will lead and be responsible for the effective delivery of a quality Psychology service within the In-Reach Team. They will advocate for neuro-affirmative practice. This service will be person-centred and strengths-based and will encompass Psychology service provision will include assessment, formulation, consultation, education and support. The Specialist Principal Psychologist will participate in audit and research ensuring client outcomes and satisfaction with service is at forefront of service development.

The post-holder will provide expert Psychology input and leadership to one or more service teams and sectors as required, as part of the In-Reach Team, and across services involved in autism assessment. All practice will be delivered in accordance with service plans and objectives, and within established professional standards, policies, and guidelines.

Requirements

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Details

Location of the Post: HSE Dublin & South East/ FSS Bhaile Átha Cliath agus an Oirdheiscirt

Individual sites/ location will be indicated at expression of interest stage to panel members for each individual job.

All applicants will be given the opportunity, at the time of application, to indicate an IHA preference area.

HSE Carlow Kilkenny and Tipperary South
HSE Waterford Wexford
HSE Dublin South and Wicklow

Salary: €117,272–€135,950 per year

Closing date: 6 Nov 2026

Informal Enquiries:

Principal Psychologists Managers Aisling White
Tel: 087 9008293
Email [email protected]

or

Dolores Glancy
Tel: 087 2189322
Email: [email protected]

For IHA Carlow Kilkenny & South Tipperary & IHA Waterford Wexford please contact

Maeve Cleary, General Manager
Tel: 087 7976134
Email: [email protected]

For IHA Dublin South & Wicklow please contact

Caoileann Cassidy, General Manager
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 086 020 3625

For enquiries relating to the recruitment process, please contact:

Tiegan Barnaville, Campaign Lead
Email: [email protected]