Senior Clinical Psychologist, Ireland

Location: Kerry Salary: EUR 95600 – 112400 p/a

Our client is establishing its first multi-disciplinary Therapeutic Team in Kerry, and is seeking a Senior Clinical Psychologist to play a central role in developing and delivering high-quality, trauma-informed psychological care for children and young people in residential care, foster care, and the wider community.

In this role, you will work closely with Social Workers, Social Care Workers, Domestic Violence Practitioners, and Family Support Workers, providing both direct therapeutic interventions and indirect support across the care network.

This is a significant professional opportunity to shape a service from the ground up.

What you can expect: €95,616 – €112,390 salary (with LSI progression) 35-hour working week 30 days annual leave A unique opportunity to build a therapeutic service and influence regional practice Collaborative MDT environment Strong emphasis on CPD, research, audit & innovative service development Permanent/temporary & full-time/part-time pathways available

Key responsibilities: Deliver specialist psychological assessments & interventions for children and young people in care. Provide consultation, guidance & support to carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues Participate in statutory care planning and Child in Care reviews Lead trauma-informed, developmentally attuned therapeutic approaches Contribute to service audit, evaluation, and research initiatives Provide supervision and input into training for MDT teams Work collaboratively with CAMHS, Primary Care, Disability Services, schools, and community agencies

What the client is looking for: A Senior Psychologist with: An honours degree in Psychology (QQI Level 8 or equivalent) A recognised postgraduate qualification in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology Accredited or accepted as equivalent by the Psychological Society of Ireland Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience, including 2 years at staff-grade or higher Strong clinical skills in assessment, formulation, and intervention Experience in trauma-informed practice and complex family systems Excellent MDT collaboration and communication abilities

Why psychologists choose Kerry: The chance to shape a newly formed therapeutic service High clinical impact supporting children who have experienced adversity and trauma A region known for its mountains, coastline, and exceptional quality of life Supportive leadership and a strong commitment to service improvement and best practice

To Apply: Please send your CV mentioning reference M-230 at [email protected] Tel.: +40 (765) 734 800 Contact person: Vitaly Pryadka Web: www.phd-jobs.net