Senior Psychologist in Waterford

About the Role

Established in 1951, the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) is a voluntary organisation and national charity working with children and adults with disabilities. The CRC works to provide a variety of services to children and adults with disabilities. Our children’s services have two main divisions: Regional general disability services in Dublin City and County and National specialist multidisciplinary services providing expertise to children with physical disabilities from every county in Ireland.

Our children’s disability network teams (CDNTs) work with parents and families to make a positive difference despite the challenges that can come with disabilities. We offer specific medical and clinical services for children, young people and adults with disabilities through the life cycle from birth to adulthood.

Our national specialist services team provides innovative medical and surgical interventions,  therapeutic and assistive technology services to children and adults with complex disabilities and rare conditions. We use innovative medical and surgical interventions and evidence-based therapies to support children and adults to achieve their maximum potential.

The CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) will be providing intervention to children from the age of 0-18 years, presenting with complex developmental needs requiring inter-disciplinary intervention. Our services are based upon a Family Centered Practice Model in line with Progressing Disability Services. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team.

During 2024 the CRC has embarked on a programme of organistional transformation. Partnering with the Virginia Mason Institute world leaders in supporting healthcare organisations through continuous improvement and transformational change. We would love to hear from you if you are excited about the chance to become part of our forward-thinking children's teams and contribute to implementing lean healthcare practices.

Requirements

A University Degree or Diploma obtained with first or second class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject.

A recognised postgraduate qualification in Clinical or Educational Psychology.

Applicants must have 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 full-time spent in post-qualification experience as a professional psychologist. Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years’ experience requirement.

Experience of completing standardised cognitive assessment with children.

Excellent report writing skills.

Excellent communication, initiative and time management skills.

Flexibility and teamwork skills which are key to this role.

Desirable requirement:

Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Experience working with children with physical disabilities.

Experience working with children with intellectual disabilities.

Experience completing Assessment of Need.

Full driver’s license and access to car.

Details

Location: Waterford, Ireland

Contract type: Full time, Permanent – 35 hours per week and Part-time roles

Salary: €100,483–€118,111 per year

Closing date: 17 Oct 2026, 22:59

How to Apply

Please apply through the 'Apply Now' button. Please specify the CDNT team/s you wish to join.