A leading mental health service provider in Dublin is seeking Senior Grade Clinical/Counselling Psychologists for both full-time and part-time temporary contracts. The roles include duties such as assessing and treating service users with mental health needs and supervising junior staff. The ideal candidates will have a recognised degree in Psychology and five years of clinical experience. A competitive salary range of €98,484 to €115,761 is offered, along with benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Grade Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (SG12P) Applications are now invited for the following positions: Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist – Full time & Part time Temporary contracts About the Organisation St Patrick’s Mental Health Services (SPMHS) is Ireland’s largest independent, not‑for‑profit mental health service. We employ over 700 staff across our services and are dedicated to providing the highest quality mental healthcare, promoting mental health awareness, and advocating for those experiencing mental health difficulties. Human Rights – Supporting dignity, choice and voice Quality Care – Excellence in service delivery and collaboration Innovation – Encouraging improvement and new ideas The Role St Patrick’s Mental Health Services is seeking Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologists to fill a number of vacancies. The role reports to the Director of Psychology and involves assessment, intervention, and treatment of service users with mental health needs. Responsible to the Director of Psychology for service provision and compliance with professional standards Ensure highest standards of practice and care in the Psychology Department Work as a member of multidisciplinary teams, attending meetings and coordinating with other professionals Deliver psychological group‑based treatment programmes Carry out assessments and provide feedback to teams and patients Implement treatment strategies and document progress appropriately Supervise Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists, and Staff Grade Psychologists as required Attend professional supervision regularly Participate in CPD and research, and develop specialist knowledge as opportunities arise Carrying out other duties as may be required Respond to needs of the department, working in various units or with specialised client groups Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Recognised university degree or diploma (QQI level 8 equivalent) with 1st or 2nd class honours in Psychology, and a recognised professional postgraduate qualification in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent validated by the Department of Health) Experience working with service users in an adult or adolescent mental health service Five years of clinical experience, including postgraduate training in Clinical/Counselling Psychology Professional Knowledge, Competencies, and Skills Empathic and organised Strong administrative skills Excellent communication skills Proven ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team Self‑motivated and capable of assuming responsibility Supportive teamwork and department development Excellent psychological formulation skills Deliver high quality evidence‑based interventions Terms and Conditions Tenure: Full time and Part time, Temporary contracts Working week: 35 hours per week Salary: €98,484 - €115,761 (commensurate with experience) Annual leave: 27 days Pension: Defined contribution scheme (4% deduction); existing arrangements continue for internal appointments Probation: First six months with ongoing performance review Health: Must be fully competent and capable of performing duties; reasonable prospect of efficiency Character: Must be of good character Retirement age: Normal retirement age is 66 years Training requirement: Must submit written confirmation of completion of recognised training in the Mental Health Act by commencement date Benefits A competitive salary range: €98,484 - €115,761 27 days annual leave Pension scheme Ongoing training Paid study leave and funding for further education Support for career advancement and professional development Subsidised canteen and onsite gym Central locations with onsite parking or bike‑to‑work and TaxSaver commuter ticket schemes Location Positions based on site at St Patrick’s Hospital, James’s Street, Dublin 8, incorporating St Patrick’s Hospital Lucan and all SPMHS Dean Clinics. Application Process Applicants are invited to submit a CV and cover letter demonstrating the required qualifications. Applications should be uploaded as one document by Friday, 19th December 2025. Panels may be formed to fill future positions. Contact Information Informal inquiries are strongly recommended. Please contact: Dr. Clodagh Dowling, Director of Psychology Tel: 01‑2493683 Email: cdowling@stpatricks.ie St Patrick's Mental Health Services is an equal opportunities employer. While we seldom work with recruitment agencies, we only accept CVs from agencies engaged in ethical practice and do not condone agencies charging candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Staff Grade Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (SG12) Applications are now invited for the following positions: Staff Grade Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist Full time & Part time Temporary contracts St Patrick’s Mental Health Services seeks full and part time temporary Staff Grade Clinical/Counselling Psychologists to provide the highest standard of care to service users with mental health difficulties. The SPMHS Psychology Department is a dynamic innovative department that delivers a wide variety of psychology‑led group programmes as well as opportunities to work as part of a Multi‑Disciplinary Team (MDT). The candidate should have a track record of working with adults or adolescents with mental health difficulties. There are positions available mainly in the adult service. A strong background in psychological formulation skills, delivering evidence‑based interventions and working cooperatively with others is essential. Experience delivering group interventions is desired. Please note these positions are onsite only. The successful applicant must: Have a recognised university degree or diploma (QQI level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject AND a recognised professional post‑graduate qualification in clinical or counselling psychology or an equivalent qualification validated by the Department of Health. Candidates are required to submit a copy of their Department of Health Validation with their application where relevant. Have experience working with adolescent and/or adult service users in an adult or adolescent mental health service. Applicants are invited to submit a CV and cover letter demonstrating that they have the required qualifications. Informal inquiries are strongly recommended please contact: Dr. Clodagh Dowling, Director of Psychology Tel: 01-2493683 Email: cdowling@stpatricks.ie APPLICATIONS SHOULD NOT BE MADE TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS Please also see Clinical Psychology at St Patrick's Mental Health Se… (stpatricks.ie) for more information on the SPMHS Psychology Department. Please note that if you are viewing this advert via Irishjobs, the contact details for informal enquires above are not visible as irishjobs do not allow telephone numbers or emails to be present in adverts. However, these details are visible in the advert on the St Patrick’s website in the career vacancies section. Applications in the form of covering letter and Curriculum Vitae (clearly stating the position being applied for) should be uploaded as one document by Friday, 19th December 2025. Panels may be formed from which future positions may be filled. St Patrick's Mental Health Services is an equal opportunities employer. While we seldom work with recruitment agencies, on the rare occasions we specify that we will accept CVs from recruitment agencies, it is only from those who engage in ethical practice. We do not expect recruitment agencies to charge candidates for placements, and do not condone this behaviour as it is not accepted practice. Job Description About the organisation St Patrick's Mental Health Services (SPMHS) is Ireland's largest independent, not‑for‑profit mental health service. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality mental healthcare, to promoting mental health awareness, and to advocating for the rights of those experiencing mental health difficulties. We employ over 700 staff across our services. We hold our staff in high esteem and regard them as our most important asset, enabling us to fulfil our mission. We strive to create and maintain a forward‑looking environment where our staff can be innovative and experience satisfaction in their work. We are committed to ensuring the ongoing development of our staff. SPMHS core values Human Rights – supporting dignity, choice and voice Quality Care – excellence in service delivery and collaboration Innovation – encouraging improvement and new ideas Staff Grade Clinical/Counselling Psychologists The Staff Grade Clinical/Counselling Psychologist will contribute to the assessment, intervention, and treatment of service users with mental health needs. The Staff Grade Clinical/Counselling Psychologist will report to the Director of Psychology. The benefits A competitive salary range: €67,254 - €106,080 25 days annual leave Pension scheme Ongoing training Paid study leave and funding for further education Support for career advancement and professional development Subsidised canteen and onsite gym Central locations with onsite parking or Bike to Work and TaxSaver Commuter Ticket schemes. Location These positions are based on site at: St Patrick’s Hospital, James’s Street, Dublin 8, incorporating St Patricks Hospital Lucan and all SPMHS Dean Clinics. Responsibilities Being responsible to the Director of Psychology for service provision and compliance with all professional standards and guidelines Ensuring provision of the highest standards of practice and care in the Psychology Department Working as a member of multi-disciplinary team(s), attending meetings, liaising and co‑ordinating with other professional staff Delivering psychological group‑based treatment programmes Carrying out appropriate assessments and providing feedback to teams, patients and families where appropriate Implementing treatment strategies, or otherwise contributing to the care of patients as required and documenting progress appropriately Supervising Assistant Psychologists if required Attend their own professional supervision regularly as required Attend Psychology Department meetings Participating in CPD and research, availing of opportunities to develop knowledge of and specialise in areas of interest Carrying out all other duties relevant to the role as may be required from time to time Responding to the needs of the Psychology Department which may mean working in different areas of the organisation such as Willow Grove Adolescent Unit, St Patrick’s Hospital, Lucan and/or with specialised client groups such as older adults. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties. The person appointed may be required to perform other duties as appropriate which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the position. The person appointed will be assigned specific targets in terms of tasks and revenue. Person specification Qualifications and/or experience Have a recognised university degree or diploma (QQI level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject AND a recognised professional post‑graduate qualification in clinical or counselling psychology or an equivalent qualification validated by the Department of Health. Candidates are required to submit a copy of their Department of Health Validation with their application where relevant. Have experience working in an adult or adolescent mental health service. Professional knowledge, competencies, and skills Be empathic Be organised Possess strong administrative skills Have excellent communication skills Have a proven ability to work as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team Be self‑motivated and accustomed to assuming an appropriate level of responsibility Have a proven ability to work as a supportive member of a team and able to contribute to the development of the department Have excellent psychological formulation skills Deliver high quality evidence‑based interventions Terms and Conditions Tenure: Full time and Part time, Temporary contracts. Working Week: The standard hours applying to these positions is 35 hours per week. Salary: The salary for the position is based on the Staff Grade Clinical/Counselling Psychologist 2025 pay scale (€67,254 - €106,080) and is commensurate with experience. Annual Leave: The annual leave associated with the position 25 days. Pension: All pensionable staff become members of the pension scheme upon commencement of employment. The scheme is a defined contribution scheme with a deduction from the salary of the employee of 4%. In respect of an internal appointment being made the individuals existing pension arrangements will continue. Probation: The appointee will be appointed in a probationary capacity for the first six months during which time the job holder’s performance will be subject to ongoing review. Any extension to or suspension of the period of probation will be in line with the European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) 2022. Health: The appointee must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the position and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character: The appointee must be of good character. Retirement Age: Normal retirement age for employees is 66 years which at present is also normal pension age. Please note: It is a condition of employment that the successful candidate must submit written confirmation of having successfully completed recognised training in the Mental Health Act by date of commencement. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading mental health service provider in Dublin is seeking Staff Grade Clinical/Counselling Psychologists for full-time and part-time temporary contracts. The ideal candidates will provide high-quality care to service users facing mental health difficulties, working within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team. Applicants should have a relevant university degree and a background in delivering evidence-based interventions, particularly for adult and adolescent services. This role offers a salary range between €67,254 and €106,080, alongside numerous professional development opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
