Clinical / Educational Psychologist Staff Grade

We are seeking an energetic, committed Psychologist to join ourChildren’s Disability Network Services South Kerry Team (Network 3)

‌We offer excellent public sector conditions, flexible family friendly working policies and career progression.

‌Applications are invited for the following:-

‌STAFF GRADE CLINICAL / EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Ref: 970149

Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Children Disability Team (South Kerry) Network 3

(Outreach services in Tralee, Killorglin and Caherciveen)

‌Job Summary

This post is in South Kerry (Network 3), working as part of an Interdisciplinary team providing supports to children and young adults, 0-18yrs and their families. This will include children with Intellectual, Physical, Sensory disability, children on the Autistic Spectrum and children at risk of or query developmental delay; where their needs require the support of an Interdisciplinary Disability team. This team is under the national model of service provision “Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People” lead by the HSE.

‌The successful candidate will be employed by the Corlann Services Ireland. The South Kerry team is based in Killarney with an outreach services to Tralee, Killorglin and Caherciveen to provide input to families from the South Kerry area. Assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions are provided by an Interdisciplinary team. The CDNT aims to maximise the child/ young adult’s full potential and works within the context of the family and community, empowering and supporting parents/care givers and family members.

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Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

• Candidates must have professional qualification as per the Department of Health guidelines See job description for full criteria.

1. Have a university degree or diploma (QQI Level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject, AND
2. Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology OR
3. An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health. AND
4. Must have 6 months experience of working as a Psychologist , or Trainee Psychologist under supervision, with children with disabilities (Intellectual Disability, Autism and/or Physical and Sensory disabilities)

Driving Licence

1. Must have a full driving license and means of transport which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads.

Age

The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public

servants.

‌* Public Servants not affected by this legislation:

Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age.

Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement

age of 70.

‌Health

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the

office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

‌Character

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character

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Salary Scale: €62,596 - €107,162 including 2 LSI’s (DOH Consolidated Scales 1/2/26)

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* Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due now will only be paid from date of submission of documents.

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Reporting to: Children Disability Network Manager

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Informal Enquiries to:-

Katie Cournane-Friel, Children’s Disability Network Manager, Tel. +353 87 6623815

Or

Dr. Mark Quinn, Head of Psychology Department, Tel: +353 21 4556200

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Closing Date: Sunday 10th May 2026

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Applications should be made online using the 'Apply' Link Below

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‌A panel will be formed from this competition to fill any Staff Grade Psychology vacancies that arise in our Kerry Children Disability Services

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Corlann is an equal opportunities employer

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