Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.

We support people in reaching their full potential, to have a meaningful life through the supports of the services we provide to them.

We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above positions. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with people who use our service daily. Candidates will contribute to enriching the lives of those we support.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Clinical Psychologist to join to join our dynamic team at Nua Healthcare.

The post holder will be responsible for the planning and provision of high quality, evidence based psychological services across the business to people with complex mental health needs, which includes assessment, diagnosis, devising, monitoring and reviewing treatment programmes. Other duties include facilitating therapy/counselling sessions and group intervention.

This will include the following on a day-to-day basis:

• Live our Mission, Vision and Values. 
• Provide a range of psychological assessments and interventions as required.
• Facilitate therapy/counselling sessions and group intervention.
• The post holder would be expected to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver a high-quality, outcome and recovery focused service that meets the needs of all service users.
• Promote and deliver services in accordance with the ethos of the company.
• Provide support/advice to Service Users.
• Provide support/advice for both staff and families of our Service Users.
• Provide supervision to basic grade clinical psychologists and assistant psychologists.
• With the Team, maintain statistical records and input to service reports and other relevant reports as required.
• Plan and participate actively in general development of the service.
• Ensure that professional standards are maintained.
• Monitor and keep up-to-date with developments in Psychology, including attending training courses and participating in research and development.
• Comply with policies and procedures as advised.
• Promote and deliver services within the Company ethos and philosophy.

Qualification:

• Possess a recognised professional post-graduate qualification in clinical psychology.
• If qualified outside the Republic of Ireland, have their qualification validated by the Department of Health or may be working towards meeting compensatory criteria set up by the Department. Validation letter needs to be included with this application and Nua can support with the provision of adequate supervision to meet any potential compensatory measures. All candidates must meet the registration requirements of the Psychological Society of Ireland.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of standards and legislation relevant to the area.

Experience:

• Experience in managing or working in a service for individuals with Autism, Intellectual Disabilities and/or Mental Health difficulties.
• 3 years’ experience post qualification.

Skills:

• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and judgement
• making critical decisions and recommendations.
• Capable of working within a fast-paced and flexible team.
• Good listener and open to learning from others.
• Excellent organisational skills / self-motivation / self-starter.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and IT skills.
• Dedicated, reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Full clean driving licence.

Benefits

• Company Pension
• Continuous Professional Development
• Fantastic development & career opportunities
• Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Bike to work Scheme.
• Refer/Retain a friend bonus. 
• Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide