Senior Psychologist

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.

Description

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 candidateisalso required to work in partnership with families within a family-centredmodel.

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: CHILDREN'S SERVICES, DUBLIN CABRA CDNT

Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.

REQ: 105735

• 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.

Why work with us?

• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme.
• Bike to work Scheme.
• Tax Saver Travel Scheme.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 6thNovember 2026.

Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

A panel may be formed from which current and future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled.

Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days