Speciality
Paediatric Disability Services | Children's Disability Network Team (CDNT)
Emerald Locums are currently recruiting a Staff Grade or Senior Psychologist for a Children's Disability Network Team (CDNT) based in Co. Donegal. This is an excellent opportunity to join a family-centred paediatric disability service supporting children and young people with complex developmental and physical disabilities within the community.
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering assessment, intervention, consultation, and support services to children with a range of developmental needs. Flexible full-time and part-time options are available through a temporary rolling contract, offering exposure to a varied and rewarding caseload within a supportive clinical environment.
What's on offer:
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€50-70 per hour, dependent on experience
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Temporary rolling contract
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Full-time and part-time opportunities available
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Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
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Exposure to a varied and rewarding paediatric caseload
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Ongoing professional development opportunities
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Potential for contract extension through rolling contract structure
Roles available:
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Staff Grade Psychologist
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Senior Psychologist
Duties:
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Deliver psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions for children with complex developmental needs
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Support children presenting with autism, intellectual disability, developmental delay, and other neurodevelopmental conditions
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Work closely with families to provide family-centred care and support
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Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, joint assessments, and care planning
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Provide consultation and guidance to parents, carers, and other professionals
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Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
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Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and HSE standards
Requirements:
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Qualification in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology recognised in Ireland
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Eligibility for registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)
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Experience working with children and/or disability services
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Strong understanding of family-centred practice and multidisciplinary working
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Excellent communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills
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For Staff Grade level: relevant post-qualification experience, including placements or early career roles
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Experience or strong exposure within paediatric, child-focused, disability, or developmental services
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Ability to manage a caseload with appropriate supervision
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Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development
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For Senior level: significant post-qualification experience (typically 3-5+ years)
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Demonstrated leadership, supervision, or service development experience
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Ability to independently manage a complex caseload
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Previous experience within a CDNT or community disability service is desirable
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Training in behavioural, developmental, family-based, or other relevant therapeutic approaches is advantageous
If you meet the above criteria and are interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV.
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