Senior Psychologist in Dublin
- Salary
- €100,483–€118,111 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 6 Nov 2026
About the Role
We are a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We currently provide services in Limerick, North Tipperary, and Dublin. Our mission at Avista 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 person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary.
The Children and Young People’s Service within Avista provides interdisciplinary team supports, residential, family support and education services to 0–18-year-old Children and Young People with complex needs and their families. The candidate is also required to 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 a 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, 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 licence and use of a car.
- Proficiency in the English language.
Details
Senior Psychologist
CHILDREN’S SERVICES, DUBLIN
CABRA CDNT
PERMANENT FULL-TIME (35 Hours per Week)
Salary: €100,483–€118,111 per year
Closing date: 6 Nov 2026, 22:59
How to Apply
Please submit a Cover letter and CV as an application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/
Informal enquiries to: Vivienne Finn, [email protected]
Documents & Campaign Information
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 as a professional psychologist, a full clean driving licence, proficiency in the English language, and experience working with children and young people with disabilities and complex needs.
- What is the salary range for this role?
- €100,483–€118,111 per year
- What is the closing date for applications?
- 6 Nov 2026, 22:59
- How do I apply for the Senior Psychologist position?
- Submit a Cover letter and CV via the Avista careers section at https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/
- Who can I contact for informal enquiries?
- Vivienne Finn, [email protected]