This is a Permanent, Full-Time, 35 horus contract.
Starting Salary €88,543 – DOE
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland provides community-based residential rehabilitation services for people living with a brain injury in Ireland. Our mission is to serve, advocate, empower and support people impacted by brain injury to rebuild their lives. Our staff are driven by the desire to maximise the abilities of the person suffering from a brain injury. We are looking for team members who will strive to live by and demonstrate our values:
Dignity & Respect – We treat each other with the utmost dignity and respect in our interactions
Relationships – We engage meaningfully with each other with honesty, integrity and kindness
Choices – We empower each other through choices to manage and direct our lives within our capabilities
Sharing everyday places – We value inclusion for all in our communities and sharing everyday experiences
Contributions – We encourage everyone to play their part
no matter how small
The role of the Senior Clinical Psychologist will be to assume responsibility for psychological assessment of clients within the Organisation and potential clients, involved in the design and provision of rehabilitation programmes and support of clients, families, staff and others, provide professional/clinical support to other frontline professions as appropriate, and to develop new innovative responses on behalf of the Organisation to the needs of clients with ABI Ireland and their families in the general community.
Essential:
Have a university degree or diploma to a QQI level 8, recognised by the PSI, to a 1st or 2nd class honours standard
Have a post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the PSI
Demonstrate competence in working in the care group applied for
Have at least 5 years relevant post-graduate experience
Driving licence – with access to own car – travel is required
Possess a high standard of professional attainment
Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard f suitability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the post
It is desirable that the candidate has specific skills and experience in the assessment of and intervention with people with neurological and other physical diagnosis
Desirable:
Post qualification experience of working with adults with an acquired brain injury or other neurological conditions
Experience in provisions of support using a Positive Behaviour Support approach
Experience in formal neuropsychological assessments and interventions with people with neurological or other physical diagnosis
Evidence of participation in continuous professional development
Knowledge of the relevant disability-related legislation and standards or practice
Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills
An ability to manage workload, perform under pressure and achieve deadlines
Benefits:
Starting Salary €88,543 – DOE – with annual increments
Compeititve annual leave entitlements
2 Discretionary days annual leave (Good Friday & Christmas Eve)
Access to contributory pension scheme following probation
Free life cover benefit
Pad maternity leave
Long service awards
Bike to work scheme
Flexible working and work life balance initiatives in place
Access to Health Care Staff Credit Union
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Full job description:
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Informal enquiries can be made to:
Caroline Donnellan – Clinical Programme Manager
M: 086 1028 598 E: cdonnellan@abiireland.ie
Closing Date: 18-07-2023 at 10pm!
Interviews will be held: shortly after closing date
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