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. As a senior psychologist you will join a highly motivated multi-disciplinary CAMHS-ID team working with children and adolescents with moderate and severe/profound intellectual disabilities and mental health support needs.
Requirements
- 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 intellectual disabilities and mental health support 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)
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: Dr Sean Shanahan, Principal Psychologist Manager National Head of Psychologist, Email: Sean.Shanahan@avistaclg.ie and Lisa Lavelle, Director of Nursing/ Interim Director of Children and Young People, lisa.lavelle@avistaclg.ie
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Frequently asked
- What are the minimum qualifications for this role?
- 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.
- How much experience is required for this role?
- 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.
- What are the benefits of working at Avista?
- Excellent Career Progression Opportunities, Comprehensive Pension Scheme, Supportive and innovative working environment, Generous annual leave entitlement, Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme, Bike to work Scheme, Tax Saver Travel Scheme.