Nasc, in partnership with HSE Social Inclusion, Cork Kerry Community
Healthcare are recruiting for a SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST to develop and
deliver psychological supports to asylum seekers residing in Direct
Provision Centres across Cork and Kerry. Nasc (the Irish word for
?link?) is an NGO and registered charity based in Cork City. Nasc
works with migrants and refugees to advocate and lead for change
within Ireland?s immigration and protection systems. Nasc work in
close partnership with the HSE Social Inclusion team who provide a
range of supports to Asylum seekers, refugees and other marginalised
groups in our communities.
TERM: THIS IS A 1-YEAR SPECIFIED PURPOSE CONTRACT.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE:
This is a new and exciting development in the provision of
psychological care to people seeking asylum in Ireland. In conjunction
with the Principal Psychologist, the Senior Psychologist will develop
and deliver a range of psychological supports to asylum seekers in
Direct Provision in Cork and Kerry. This will include the provision of
training, consultation and psychoeducational supports to services
involved in meeting the health, educational and integration needs of
this community. The successful candidate will develop and provide
psychological screening, assessment and intervention services, with
emphasis on trauma and PTSD as a result of the asylum seeking journey
and psychological needs associated with the complex psychosocial
stressors experienced while seeking asylum. Although this role will
focus predominantly on meeting the psychological needs of asylum
seekers, the candidate will work in close partnership with existing
psychological services provided to Refugees and the dynamic and
supportive teams in place in both Nasc and HSE Social Inclusion
Services. Secondment arrangements will be considered where
appropriate.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
* Application is by application form and cover letter.
Applications?BY EMAIL ONLY?to Fiona Finn at?**Apply on the
website**
* The application form and a detailed post specification can be
downloaded from the Nasc website:
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
