Psychologist in Dublin
- Salary
- €63,222–€108,234 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 27 Oct 2026
About the Role
Psychologist
Permanent, Full time
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Salary: €63,222 - €108,234
Closing date: 27 Oct 2026, 22:59
Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We provide services in Limerick, North Tipperary, and Dublin. Our mission is to work together with the people we support to live their best lives through the delivery of quality services while promoting their roles as active citizens in an inclusive society.
Avista is a dynamic disability service providing clinical supports and residential services to children with complex disability needs and their families. We have 3 network teams in Blanchardstown, Blakestown & Cabra. You will be joining dynamic, family centred, interdisciplinary teams with excellent access to supervision and support from team. The successful candidates will required to work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team that provide services to 0-18 year old children and young persons with complex needs. The candidates will work in partnership with families within a family centred model.
REF: 105254
Requirements
Essential:
- A recognised university degree or diploma with first or second class honours in which Psychology was taken as major subject and honours obtained in that subject, and
- A recognised post-graduate professional qualification in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology validated by the Department of Health, and
- At least 5 years post-graduate experience as a professional psychologist, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the post-graduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in post qualification experience as a professional psychologist, and
- Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office, and including an interest and experience in working with children and young people with disabilities and complex needs.
- Applicants with qualifications obtained outside of Ireland must provide a certificate of validation of their qualifications from the Department of Health.
- A full clean driving license and use of a car.
Details
Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.
Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
Supportive and innovative working environment.
Comprehensive Pension Scheme.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
Free onsite car parking.
Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme.
Bike to work Scheme.
Tax Saver Travel Scheme.
How to Apply
Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/
Informal enquiries to: Liam Callaghan, Children’s Service Manager, Email: [email protected]
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Frequently asked
- What are the essential requirements for this role?
- A recognised university degree or diploma with first or second class honours in Psychology, a recognised post-graduate professional qualification in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology, at least 5 years post-graduate experience, and a full clean driving license.
- What is the salary range for this position?
- €63,222 - €108,234 per year.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- 27 Oct 2026, 22:59.
- Who can I contact for more information?
- Liam Callaghan, Children’s Service Manager, Email: [email protected].
- How do I apply for this role?
- Submit a Cover letter and CV via the careers section of the Avista website.