Locum Psychologist

Job description

Locum Psychologist

Location: South Dublin, Dublin 16
Contract Type: Locum / Temporary
Working Pattern: Full-time or Part-time
Salary: Competitive salary

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting Locum Psychologist to support a 131-bed in-patient mental health service, registered as an approved centre with the Mental Health Commission. Creating a therapeutic environment by using recovery-oriented clinical practices and therapeutic interventions, which are evidence-based to enable and support patients to achieve their highest level of functioning and quality of life. This care is delivered through a Multidisciplinary Team. Supporting people with conditions like dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, motor neurone disease, and Parkinson’s disease.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions
• Deliver individual and/or group therapeutic interventions appropriate to the service setting
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams (MDT) including psychiatry, nursing, social work, and allied health professionals
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in line with service and regulatory standards
• Participate in care planning, reviews, and case discussions
• Ensure practice is aligned with professional, ethical, and organisational guidelines
• Support service users and families through a person-centred, trauma-informed approach

Essential Requirements

• Hold a postgraduate professional qualification in Clinical/Counselling Psychology recognized by PSI.
• Applicants with qualifications outside of Ireland must have validation from the Department of Health.
• A minimum of 1 year post graduate experience.
• Experience working within Irish health or social care settings desirable
• Excellent communication, assessment, and report-writing skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Right to work in Ireland

What’s on Offer

• Competitive rates
• Flexible contracts to suit availability
• Professional, supportive recruitment and onboarding process
• Opportunity to gain experience across diverse clinical settings