Senior Clinical Psychologist in Sligo

About the Role

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior Clinical Psychologist to join their team in Sligo, Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon. The role involves supporting individuals living with an acquired brain injury to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting psychological assessments for both current and prospective clients
• Shaping personalised rehabilitation programmes
• Offering compassionate guidance and clinical expertise
• Collaborating with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Delivering tailored psychological assessments, therapies, and interventions
• Sharing expertise through training and mentoring
• Supporting residential services and ensuring clients receive holistic, coordinated support
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to data collection

The contract is a Permanent, Part-Time, 24.5 hours contract. The salary range for this role is €94,962–€111,622, pro-rated based on full-time hours. The closing date for applications is 13 Aug 2026.

Requirements

Must haves:

• Full driving licence
• University degree or diploma (QQI level 8 equivalent) in Psychology with 1st or 2nd class honours
• Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology, or an equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health
• Competence in working in the care group applied for (either 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification; or 60 days or equivalent post-qualification supervised work experience with the care group applied for)
• At least five years satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the postgraduate professional qualification and no less than two years fulltime spent in post qualification experience as a professional psychologist

Great to have:

• Post qualification experience of working with adults with an acquired brain injury or other neurological conditions
• Experience in provisions of support using a Positive Behaviour Support approach
• Experience in formal neuropsychological assessments and interventions with people with neurological or other physical diagnosis
• Evidence of participation in continuous professional development
• Knowledge of the relevant disability-related legislation and standards or practice
• Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills
• An ability to manage workload, perform under pressure and achieve deadlines

Details

The role is based in Sligo, with responsibilities extending to Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon. The position is permanent and part-time, with a 24.5-hour contract. The salary range is €94,962–€111,622, pro-rated based on full-time hours. The closing date for applications is 13 Aug 2026.

How to Apply

Please apply by 5pm 13th August 2026. For more details, please download the attached job description. For informal queries, contact Sinead Crawley, National Service Manager, at scrawley@abiireland.ie or Shannon Moir, P&C Recruitment Lead, at smoir@abiireland.ie.