Senior Psychologist
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Job Summary
Direct Medics
This year were proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability weve built within the healthcare sector.
Job Description:
As such Direct Medics are working in partnership with a client in County Kildare to find an experienced and dedicated Locum Senior Psychologist who will be providing a comprehensive specialist Intellectual Disability Services.
Key Skills:
- Positive Behaviour Support (assessment -functional assessment analysis of ABCs etc. development of behavioural interventions and report writing; implementation of recommendations with teams and families and review of recommendations).
- Dementia Assessment (experience in a variety of direct and indirect dementia assessment tools for the above population group) and interventions approaches and management (BPSD)
- Therapeutic interventions for above population group in relation to a variety of mental health difficulties mood disorders OCD PTSD complex trauma ADHD etc
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with experience working with front line staff teams families and MDT
This will be a temporary position required for a maximum of 9 days (7 hrs per day) per week for the following period: 5th of January to the 27th of March 2026. Hours would be 9am 5pm Monday to Friday.
Essential Requirements
- Hold an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification (Doctorate) accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (or equivalent)
- At least five years satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of
professional psychology in ROI/EU & currently employed in a named publically funded psychological service - Full UK/ROI Drivers License and Access to a car on appointment
- Right to live and work in the UK/Ireland
Benefits:
- Assistance with Registration Fees*
- FREE Pre-employment checks and Clearance*
- FREE Uniform*
- FREE Online Training*
- FREE Mandatory Skills Training*
- Excellent Referral Scheme 1000*
- Weekly Payroll
- Flexible working hours Part-time and Full-time roles available
- Dedicated team to help develop both you and your career
T&Cs Apply*
What We Offer:
- Approved and Trusted Supplier: Placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across leading healthcare systems such as the NHS and HSE covering a wide range of settings and specialties.
- Dedicated Recruitment Consultants: We provide one-to-one support from our recruitment specialists with in-depth local market knowledge.
- Comprehensive Compliance Assistance: Full guidance on documentation and ongoing regulatory requirements.
- FREE Accredited Training: Remain compliant and current with training delivered by our in-house experts.
*T&Cs Apply
This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care while working in a collaborative healthcare environment.
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Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Presentation Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Data Collection
- Intake Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Autism Experience
- Research Experience
- Mental Health Counseling
- Psychotherapy
- PTSD Care
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Direct Medics is a leading recruitment agency placing top healthcare professionals in locum, temporary and permanent roles across the UK & Ireland since 2000.
