Senior Psychologist Camhs - Tipperary

CPL

TIPPERARY

Senior Psychologist - CAMHS - Co. Tiperary. We are currently recruiting for a locum Senior Psychologists for on behalf of a chid and adolescent mental health service based in a number of locations in South Tipperary. Locations include: Clonmel & Tipperary town. This role will be part of multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health Team, and will involve significant assessments and short term therapeutic input with children with severe and enduring mental health difficulties. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for the delivery of a psychology service and providing a holistic approach to mental health assessment and treatment services for children and their families. The role will involve working with young people between the ages of 4 and 16 who present with a variety of mental health difficulties including low mood, deliberate self-harm, suicide ideation, eating disorders, anxiety, stress and A.D.H.D assessments etc. Duties of these positions include: Responsible for the delivery of an assessment and therapeutic psychology service to children and their families. Undertaking assessments of children and their families and identifying appropriate treatment services to meet their specific needs. Empowering young people and their families to enhance their quality of life as well as advocating on their behalf where appropriate. Preparing case presentations for weekly team meetings and writing clear and concise assessment reports for clients case files. Bring about positive change to their lives. Supervision of staff grade and student psychologists. Interested candidates will have the following: A recognised qualification as a Clinical or Counselling or educational Psychologist. Candidates qualified outside the Republic of Ireland will be required to have their qualifications validated by the Dept of Health & Children in Ireland. At least 2 years post graduate experience in your relevant discipline. Relevant experience in CAMHS, adult mental health or a similar service. Permission to work in Ireland. Professional approach to work. Flexibility in work practice. Access to a car and full drivers licence. For further information, please contact Brian Murray on 01 482 5352 or email your c.v. to brian.murray@cplhealthcare.com.

1384 days ago