PART-TIME PSYCHOLOGIST
JOB TITLE: Psychologist
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** FTE (Post
is 0.4FTE)
DURATION: Initial **Apply on the website**-month Contract
LOCATION: Dundalk (Project Team will deliver service across Counties
Louth and Meath)
LINE MANAGER: Changing Lives Initiative Project Manager
BACKGROUND
The Changing Lives Initiative (CLI) is a community-based model, which
creates a better understanding of ADHD and provides an intervention
programme for families with children (aged **Apply on the website**)
experiencing behaviours consistent with ADHD. We offer a tiered
intervention for families starting with Information and Awareness
sessions, through to a Screening Programme and finally an intensive
intervention in the form of an evidence-based ADHD focused Incredible
Years Parent Programme. The intervention is primarily delivered pre
diagnosis; with potential families being identified via a range of
agencies including schools, early years services, GPs and health
services. As well as working with families the project provides
specialist training to education, health and social care
professionals.
Following a highly successful 3.5 year EU funded project to deliver
and evaluate the CLI programme in Louth, Belfast and Western Scotland,
the programme will now be delivered in Counties Louth and Meath with
the support of funding from the Health Service Executive.
JOB PURPOSE
The main purpose of the Psychologist role is to administer the
screening process for the programme and deliver Information Sessions
to professionals. The Psychologist will also provide post screening
and post-programme feedback to parents where required. A key approach
for the Initiative and its staff is to maximise opportunities to build
effective links with schools, early years, community and statutory
services locally.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Delivery of the project?s Information and Awareness session to
teachers, early years, health and social care practitioners
* Carrying out screening with families referred to the programme
* Where required, meeting with families to give them feedback on
their screening results
* Assessing the outcomes/effectiveness for individual families of
the ADHD focused IY Programme by comparing pre and post programme
measurements. Providing feedback to families on their outcomes and
identifying families who may need onward referral to other services.
* Providing guidance and support to the programme facilitators in
their delivery of the Information and Awareness sessions to parents
* Participation in meetings with key stakeholders such as HSE and
CAMHS where appropriate
* Keeping abreast of relevant developments in relation to ADHD
* Fully and accurately record all required information and data
relating to Initiative participants, including applying impact
measurement questionnaires with parents, and adhere fully to
confidentiality and data protection requirements at all times in
respect of this information.
* Engage in training as required with other Changing Lives
Initiative staff.
Flexible approach to work as evening and potentially weekend work may
be required
PERSON SPECIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS
_ESSENTIAL:_
* Relevant third level qualification in the area of psychology
_DESIRED:_
* Post-graduate qualification in relevant area
EXPERIENCE
_ESSENTIAL:_
* Minimum two years proven experience in a psychology role working
with children, young people or families
* Experience of presenting to and/or facilitating group sessions
* Knowledge of evidence-based prevention and intervention approaches
for working with children and families
_DESIRED:_
* Knowledge of the Irish CAMHS system
* Experience of working within a community or with a group of high
social and economic disadvantage
* Working knowledge of local services and agencies that work with
children and families in Louth / Meath.
SKILLS
_ESSENTIAL:_
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as ability to
work on own initiative.
* Excellent organisational skills and proven ability to operate
successfully in a demanding and diverse workplace.
* Ability to work well under pressure, maintaining a highly
organised level of accuracy and output; ability to plan and priorities
work to ensure that deadlines are met
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, including the
ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
* Strong IT skills
* A current full driving license.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
_ESSENTIAL:_
* Flexible and adaptable
* Resilient
* Motivating
* Goal-oriented
* Proactive attitude
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
LOCATION: The project will have a base in Dundalk, with the team
working across Counties Louth and Meath
CONTRACT TYPE: Initial **Apply on the website**-month Contract
(extended subject to ongoing funding)
HOURS: 0.4FTE (**Apply on the website** hours per week)
ANNUAL LEAVE: **Apply on the website** days (pro-rata) exclusive of
public holidays
WHY WORK WITH ARCHWAYS?
* Competitive salary
* Hybrid-working model including the option to work from home (up to
3 days per week)
* Access to our benefits package including an attractive company
pension plan and death benefit plan after **Apply on the website**
months service
* Employee Assistance Programme with Spectrum Life
* Be rewarded and recognised for your performance in a supportive
environment ? annual performance increments
FURTHER INFORMATION & APPLICATION DETAILS
For further information regarding the role, please contact Christina
Riordan, Project Manager, The Changing Lives Initiative, via email
**Apply on the website**
Interested candidates are requested to complete attached Application
Form and return it to **Apply on the website**. The CLOSING DATE FOR
RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS MONDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH NOVEMBER
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**. Please do not submit CVs.
Interviews will talk place on Tuesday **Apply on the website**nd
November in Dundalk.
Shortlisted applicants for this post may be placed on a panel for
subsequent vacancies.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
