Senior Clinical psychologist

Senior Clinical Psychologist

Permanent Full Time Contract

About St Michael’s House

St. Michael’s House is a community-based, innovative provider of supports and services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We are committed to the highest standards and quality in service delivery. Our mission is grounded in a rights-based ethos—supporting individuals with disabilities and complex needs to participate fully in their communities and to achieve their personal goals.

Why work with us?

· Opportunity to work in an expanding supportive dietetic department.

· Managerial and Clinical supervision.

· Protected CPD time.

· Training & education support.

· Flexible working arrangements.

· Varied work routine.

· Wellness at work through a variety of mental and physical well being Initiatives.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Cycle to work scheme.

· Free staff car parking.

Essential Requirements:
· Have a university degree or diploma (QQ1 level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject

And

· Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology

Or

An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health.

· A minimum of five years at basic grade level with at least three years in Disability Services

Essential Experience:

Experience in service development & governance

Competencies & Skills

· Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.

· Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to manage complex caseloads and provide specialist supervision (e.g., PBS, ASD, Dementia, Mental Health).

· Financial acumen and ability to manage resources effectively.

· Strong commitment to professional ethics, CPD, and reflective practice.

· Ability to foster collaborative, multidisciplinary working relationships

Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with August 2025 HSE revised consolidated pay scale, point 1 € 98,503.00 to point €115,784.00 based on working a 35 hour week. Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale.

To Apply

• A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.
• 2. A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of this role with St. Michael’s House.
• Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Informal enquires are welcomed by: Dora Marciniak at dora.marciniak@smh.ie

Closing date: 7th Jan 2026 at 5 pm

Please outline your suitability for the role and confirm your preference for the role. Include a valid email address as this will be used for interview communication.

Please note that a panel will be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled

St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer