PSYCHOLOGIST - FULL TIME OR PART TIME, STAMULLEN
SERVICE
Talbot Disability Services offers a specialist service for individuals
with behaviours of concern or behaviours that challenge. These
behaviours can be due to intellectual disability, autism, acquired
brain injury, mental health difficulties or a complex combination of
these. The core characteristic is that the behaviours are to such a
degree that they hinder the person?s full and effective
participation in society on an equal basis with others. Talbot
Disability Services has a range of houses on the site in Stamullen as
well as in the wider community with a graded level of support that
ensures an individual can have a unique care pathway mapped against
their evolving needs and skills. The core values of Dignity, Respect,
Kindness and Engagement underpin the person-centred service we
provide. The aim of the service is firstly to enhance the
individual?s quality of life and second to promote more adaptive
interactions between a person and their environment.
The Psychologist will carry out the following duties under the
supervision of the Senior Psychologist:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
_PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE_
* Contribute to the development, planning, organisation and
evaluation of the psychology service within Talbot Disability Service
* Carry a caseload and exercise professional responsibility.
* Provide psychological assessments based upon the appropriate use,
interpretation and integrating data from a variety of sources
including psychological tests, self-report measures, direct and
indirect observation and interviews with clients, family members
and/or support staff
* Formulate and implement plans for psychological interventions
based on an appropriate conceptual framework
* Contribute a psychological perspective to care planning and
inter-disciplinary working
* Devise and review positive behaviour support plans
* Provide professional reports as required in accordance with
professional standards
* Communicate effectively and work in co-operation with team members
and others to ensure integrated, co-ordinated service provision
* Participate in meetings, committees and/or conferences as required
* Act as a representative of the psychology service/profession as
required
* Work within limits of professional competence in line with
principles of best practice, professional conduct and clinical
governance
* Represent and advocate for the psychological needs of residents
* At all times work in and promote an ethical and professional
manner upholding the Talbot values of: Respect, Dignity, Kindness and
Involvement
_RESEARCH & EVALUATION_
* Utilise evidence-based literature and research to support effective
practice
* Participate in evaluation of clinical activity including audit and
service evaluation to help promote and develop service provision
* Conduct, encourage and support service-related research and
provide research advice as appropriate
_EDUCATION & TRAINING_
* Receive regular clinical professional supervision
* Deliver appropriate teaching and training to staff in areas
relevant to direct clinical work and to psychology service provision
* Provide professional and clinical supervision of assistant
psychologists
* Attend mandatory training programmes
* Be informed of advances in professional knowledge and practice
* Take responsibility for continuous professional development and
ensure compliance with statutory registration requirements
_MANAGEMENT_
* Actively participate in the development and continuing improvement
initiatives of psychology services
* Assign duties and responsibilities as appropriate to ensure
effective service delivery
* Ensure the maintenance of appropriate records and statistics in
accordance with Talbot policies and relevant legislation
* Provide service reports/data as required
* Maintain professional standards of data confidentiality
The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list
of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be
required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may
be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the
development of the post while in office.
SALARY:?Negotiable based on experience, comparable to HSE Pay scales
WORKING HOURS:?Full time / Part time
RESPONSIBLE TO:?Senior Psychologist
LOCATION:?Redwood Campus, Stamullen, County Meath ? although travel
to community houses in North County Dublin, Meath, Louth and Cavan is
required
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THE PERSONAL DATA CONTAINED THEREIN FOR A PERIOD OF **APPLY ON THE
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_APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 1__ST__?OCTOBER **APPLY ON THE
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We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
