Clinical Psychologist
The clinical psychologist has a broad range of therapeutic and diagnostics functions within the healthcare system and works as a critical support function to the field of psychiatry
Responsibilities
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To co-ordinate and monitor the caseload in order that service users and families receive optimum benefit from the psychological service.
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Undertake psychological assessments and carry out appropriate therapy for service users and those referred to the service.
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Oversee practice in respect of the behaviour support throughout the various service settings.
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Provide and co-ordinate training in positive behaviour management techniques and allied areas e.g. autism.
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Maintaining proper records of services provided, ensuring all service user assessments are filed appropriately in a manner compatible with the F.O.I. act.
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Initiate, implement and monitor programmes as appropriate to the professional standards of a psychologist. Monitor and assess the service users progress and make adjustments to programmes as necessary.
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Provide on-going support, information and assistance to employees in carrying out programmes with service users.
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Maintaining collaborative working relationships with psychology colleagues and other members of the team.
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Provide professional reports as necessary and co-operate in appropriate research projects approved by the Service.
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Maintain detailed statistical or other records relating to psychology. Furnish as requested reports or other statistical information.
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Maintain a high standard in relation to assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic and recording procedures.
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Work as part of the multi disciplinary team and participate in case conferences as requested.
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Participate in the supervision of basic grade psychologists, the training of psychology students and the behaviour support team as necessary.
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Monitoring and keeping up to date with new developments in the area of psychology.
Qualifications / Experience
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Degree in Psychology or Equivalent
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Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)
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Generally psychologists in healthcare system are expected to have 2-3 years clinical experience.