Clinical/Educational Psychologist
Location: Sensational Kids Child Development Centre, Kildare, Ireland
About Sensational Kids:
Sensational Kids is a renowned social enterprise and charity based in Ireland, dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality therapeutic services to children with developmental needs. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to supporting children and their families through evidence-based interventions and holistic approaches.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Clinical / Educational Psychologist to join our team at Sensational Kids Child Development Centre in Kildare. The Clinical Psychologist will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive psychological assessments, interventions, and therapeutic support to children and adolescents with a range of developmental, emotional, and behavioural challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to evaluate cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioural functioning of children and adolescents.
- Develop and implement individualised treatment plans based on assessment findings, utilising evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Collaborate closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team, including occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and educational psychologists, to ensure integrated and holistic care for clients.
- Offer consultation and support to parents, caregivers, and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate understanding of developmental and psychological issues and to promote effective strategies for support.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other relevant records in accordance with professional and ethical standards.
- Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and professional development activities to enhance clinical practice and contribute to the ongoing development of services at Sensational Kids.
- Stay abreast of current research, trends, and best practices in clinical psychology and child development to inform and enhance clinical practice.
Qualifications and Experience:
- The suitable candidate will require a doctorate or masters in educational psychology or a doctorate in clinical psychology or a doctorate in counselling psychology and must be registered with the psi as a psychologist.
- Registration as a Clinical / Educational Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or relevant professional body.
- Minimum of [2] years of post-qualification experience in clinical practice, preferably working with children and adolescents.
- Demonstrated expertise in conducting psychological assessments and providing evidence-based recommendations for a range of developmental, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with children, families, and multidisciplinary team members.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Commitment to professional development and continuing education in the field of clinical educational psychology and child development.
Benefits
- Passionate work environment
- Personal development plans
- A competitive permanent salaried role with regular salary reviews
- Free onsite parking
- Investment into Annual CPD
- A Health Cash Plan which can reimburse you up to 100% for a wide range of health care costs for you, your spouse/partner and any of your children under 21 living at home as well as personal accident cover. It also includes a free GP Advice Line, Virtual Doctor, Private Prescription Service, Counselling Service, Medical Information and Legal Advice.
- Birthday Bonus Day Off
- Employee Link Day
- Employee Assistance Program which offers our employees support across a wide range of areas including:
- A free, confidential counselling & wellbeing support service that provides counselling support to you, your partner or spouse, & dependent children over 16 still living at home of up to 8 sessions of virtual (phone or video), or in person counselling per year
- Digital fitness programmes
- Nutrition guides and recipes
- eLearning across multiple wellbeing topics
- Self-guided meditation programme (BeCalm)
- Wellbeing Podcasts (SoundSpace)
Application Process:
To apply for the position of Clinical Psychologist at Sensational Kids Child Development Centre in Kildare, please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae outlining your qualifications, experience, and interest in the role. Applications should be sent to dana@sensationalkids.ie.
Sensational Kids is an equal opportunities employer