EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Job Description

The Rehab Group

We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals

Job Title: Psychologist

Type role

Fixed term, 12 months. 21 hours.

Location:

National Learning Network - Dublin (Location flexible)

Job Purpose

The purpose of the role is to develop and implement psychological interventions that meet individual service-users’ needs by providing holistic assessment and direct support and guidance to service-users and staff alike.

Minimum Education & Experience Required

• Relevant Master’s and / or Doctorate level, professional qualification in Psychology recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland
• Chartered membership (or eligible for) with the Psychological Society of Ireland or Chartered membership (or eligible for) of the British Psychological Society.
• At least 3 years work experience in the field of Learning Disability/Autism/Mental Health/Physical or Sensory Disability
• An understanding of the Recovery Approach and of Person Centred Planning would be an advantage
  
  

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Support Planning – Support students / service users and the staff that support them to identify personal goals and learning, social, emotional, cognitive needs. Support students / service users to prepare for Individual Action Plan (IAP) or Person-Centred Planning meetings. Contribute to intake assessments.
• Psychological Assessment – Undertake appropriate psychological assessments using data from psychological tests, self-report measures, direct and indirect observations and interviews with students / service users and other stakeholders where appropriate. Summarise the results of clinical assessments in professional and accessible reports in line with professional standards and the intended audience.
• Psychological Intervention & Support – Design and implement high-quality, formulation-driven psychological interventions, therapies and supports based on appropriate conceptual frameworks, established evidence-based practice and Rehab Groups commitment to the principles of recovery, co-production, equality, diversity, dignity and respect. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of psychological interventions and make adjustments as necessary. Present recommendations in professional and accessible manner in line with professional standards and the intended audience. Be aware of and refer students/service users to other external clinical services where appropriate. Develop and work within a stepped care model including inter-agency work and service delivery.
• Practice Support & Systems Level Intervention – Provide support, regular consultation and guidance to staff to help them deliver high-quality support in line with best practice. Design and deliver training to staff to support and ensure good practice e.g., in the areas of mental health, education, rehabilitation etc.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• As part of our recruitment process, if applicable, candidates will be required to provide a Police certificate from the countries they have resided prior coming to Ireland.
  
  

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign.

Staff Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• Educational leave
• 2 4 days annual leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Tax saver travel scheme
• Income protection
• Unpaid leave
• Health and Wellbeing programme
• Company credit union scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Digital Doctor
• Financial support for studying and study leave
• Long Service Reward Scheme
• Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  
  

Closing Date

Please submit your application to this post by 05/01/2025

To view full extensive job description please, click please visit our company site www.rehab.ie/careers and download attachment at the bottom of the job page.

These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer