Senior Psychologist in Dublin
- Salary
- €100,483–€118,111 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 26 Aug 2026
About the Role
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.
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.
- Proficiency in the English language.
Details
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week) or Part-time (29.60 hours per week)
Salary: €100,483–€118,111 per year
Closing date: 26 Aug 2026, 22:59
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: Katie Collins, Children’s Disability Network Manager Email: katie.colllins@avistaclg.ie and Elaine Finn, Children’s Disability Network Manager Email: elaine.finn@avistaclg.ie
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Frequently asked
- What are the essential requirements for the Senior Psychologist 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, a full clean driving license, proficiency in the English language, and experience working with children and young people with disabilities and complex needs.
- What are the contract types and hours available for this role?
- Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week) or Part-time (29.60 hours per week)
- What is the closing date for applications?
- 26 Aug 2026, 22:59