Saint John of God Liffey Services, provides a network of education, training, employment, respite and community living supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in North Kildare and Dublin. Join Our Team: Senior Grade Psychologist in Dublin Full Time Hours (35 hours per week) (Permanent Full Time Post) Applications are invited for the post of Senior Grade Psychologist. The successful applicant will provide psychological services to adults with an Intellectual Disability across North Kildare and West Dublin. Psychologists in the service work in multi-disciplinary teams to support our service-users, their families and frontline staff in an effective, person-centred and compassion focused system. The Psychology department offers supportive supervision, encourage research and service evaluation, maintain strong links with University training courses and value continuing professional development. The successful candidate must have: Have a university degree or diploma (QQ1 level 8 equivalent) obtained in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject and have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or an equivalent qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health. Please provide written proof of validation with application. A minimum of 5 years satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which is 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. Demonstrate competence in working with adults with intellectual disabilities. Must be eligible to work in Ireland. Excellent communication and organizational skills - oral and written Full Clean License and access to own vehicle Desirable Criteria: Knowledge and experience in: Working with adults with an intellectual disability and neurodivergence. Provision of psychological supports to adults with an intellectual disability encountering challenges with mental health and wellbeing, dementia and behaviours of concern. Positive Behaviour Support assessment and intervention. Psychometric assessments, including dementia. Design, implementation, and monitoring of therapeutic interventions for adults with an intellectual disability. Working effectively with teams, consulting with families and other professionals An interest in participating and/or undertaking research in intellectual disability. Benefits include: Psychologist Salary is paid in accordance with the HSE Consolidated Pay Scales. Psychology Public Sector Pay Scale and Annual Leave allocation Clinical supervision structure and opportunities to provide supervision to psychologists in training/Staff Grade psychologists. Employee Assistance Programme Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Parental and Adoptive Leave Contributory State Pension Plan Group Scheme for Health Insurance Commitment to opportunities to enhance professional skills through education and training Opportunities for Research Free Library facilities Bike to work Scheme. Tax Saver Travel Scheme Free Parking Shortlisting will apply. Informal enquiries by phone to Cathy Hayes, Principal Psychologist, Tel: 0873625484 Saint John of God Community Services Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We operate HSE (Health Service Executive) funded services across Intellectual Disability, Adult Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Saint John of God Community Services Liffey Services supports individuals with intellectual disabilities to be active participants within the community that they live. St John of God Liffey Services invites applications for the position of Staff Nurse in our Day Services based in the Celbridge, Maynooth, Clane, North Kildare area to provide support to individuals with an intellectual disability. Staff Nurses - Day Services (Kildare) Permanent Full-Time/ Part-Time and/or Relief Positions Post Ref: KDSN-KILDAY148 The successful candidate must: Be on Current register as maintained by NMBI (formerly An Bord Altranais) and preferably possess the RNID or RGN qualification. Demonstrate a knowledge of the HSE New Directions Interim Standards, 2015. Have experience working with adults with an Intellectual Disability. Commitment to delivery of a person-directed programme. Commitment to engaging with the local community and exploring options for adults within their community. Full clean manual driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of the role. Desirable experience: Experience as a registered nurse working with people with an Intellectual disability and behaviours that challenge. Excellent communication skills and highly motivated. Flexible in all aspects of work. Knowledge of Supported Self-Directed Living and the theory of Social Role Valorisation. Proficient Information, Communication and Technologies (ICT) skills. By applying for this position you are giving Saint John of God Community CLG consent to have your personal data stored for the purpose of this competition only. If you believe you have the necessary enthusiasm, competencies, and experience to bring to this role, please forward a cover letter and CV (including written explanation for any gaps in employment) , through the link below only: Apply Here Applications will be short-listed on the information supplied in the Curriculum Vitae and a panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled. Full Job Description available from the HR dept. Informal enquiries: Joanne.OMalley@sjog.ie , Leo.gordan@sjog.ie Please note that due to high volumes of applications we can only respond to candidates who have been shortlisted. Saint John of God Community Services ClG is an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
