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 dynamic disability service providing clinical supports and residential services to children with complex disability needs and their families. As a senior psychologist, you will join a highly motivated multi-disciplinary CAMHS-ID team working with children and adolescents with moderate and severe/profound intellectual disabilities and mental health support needs

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APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

CAMHS-ID Team

MDT SERVICES, DUBLIN

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

REQ: 105897

• 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, and including an interest and experience in working with children and young people with intellectual disabilities and mental health support 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.

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Closing date for receipt of applications: 12thNovember 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.