An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Medical Social Worker (CAMHS) to join the HSE Dublin and Midlands region. This permanent, whole-time role offers the chance to provide specialist social work services within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), supporting children, young people, and families with complex mental health needs across a broad geographic area.
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This is a senior, clinically focused position with scope for leadership, professional development, and meaningful impact within multidisciplinary mental health teams.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality, specialist social work interventions within CAMHS
• Undertake comprehensive psychosocial assessments of children, adolescents, and families
• Provide therapeutic interventions, crisis support, and care planning
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary CAMHS teams
• Contribute to safeguarding, child protection, and risk management processes
• Provide professional guidance and supervision where required
• Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with HSE policies and procedures
• Participate in service development, audit, and continuous quality improvement
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Qualification in Social Work recognised by CORU
• Current registration with CORU as a Social Worker
• Significant post-qualification experience, including relevant CAMHS or mental health experience
• Demonstrated competence in assessment, intervention, and case management
• Strong knowledge of child protection legislation and mental health policy
• Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary: In line with HSE Senior Medical Social Worker (Grade 3019) payscale
• Contract: Permanent, whole-time
• Benefits include:
– Public sector pension scheme
– Generous annual leave and public holidays
– Structured professional development and training
– Supportive clinical supervision
– Job security within the public health service
(Exact salary point will be determined in accordance with HSE consolidated salary scales and relevant circulars.)
Location & Employer Information
This role is based within the HSE Dublin and Midlands region, covering services across Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Kildare, parts of Dublin South, and Wicklow. The Health Service Executive is Ireland’s national public health service provider, delivering integrated health and social care services across hospital, community, and mental health settings.
CAMHS teams provide specialist mental health care for children and adolescents with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, working closely with families, schools, and community partners.
Application Details
Applicants must download and carefully review the following documents before applying:
• Job Specification
• Additional Campaign Information
• Supplementary Questions Guide
These documents outline eligibility criteria, salary details, campaign process, and frequently asked questions.
Apply online:
https://www.rezoomo.com/job/90162/
Closing Date: 30 January 2026 at 12:00 PM
Proposed Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Informal Enquiries:
Sinéad Freeley
Principal Social Worker, Linn Dara CAMHS
📞 087 297 5856
