Senior Psychologist – CAMHS.

Senior Psychologist – CAMHS The Senior Psychologist will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention to young people receiving care within Linn Dara CAMHS inpatient service. Working as a senior member of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute psychological expertise to clinical decision-making, risk management, treatment planning and discharge planning, while supporting the development of high-quality psychological practice across the service. Key Responsibilities of Senior Psychologist – CAMHS Provide specialist psychological assessment and formulation for young people with complex mental health presentations. Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions appropriate to the needs and developmental stage of the young person. Contribute to assessment and management of suicide, self-harm and other clinical risks. Participate actively in MDT meetings, clinical reviews and care planning. Provide psychological consultation and advice to colleagues across the service. Work collaboratively with young people, parents/carers and community CAMHS teams. Contribute to safe, effective and psychologically informed discharge planning. Provide supervision and support to psychology staff and trainees, where appropriate. Promote trauma-informed, recovery-focused and evidence-based practice. Contribute to clinical audit, research, service evaluation and quality improvement. Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with HSE policies, professional standards and relevant legislation. Maintain professional competence through supervision and continuing professional development. Essential Qualifications & Experience for Senior Psychologist – CAMHS Candidates must meet the current HSE eligibility requirements for Senior Psychologist – Senior Clinical, Grade 367Y, including: Recognised honours degree in Psychology or equivalent. Recognised postgraduate professional qualification in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology. Appropriate professional recognition/validation in Ireland. Required postgraduate and post-registration professional experience in accordance with current HSE criteria. Demonstrated competence in the relevant care group. Desirable Experience Experience in CAMHS. Experience in an inpatient mental health setting. Experience working with complex adolescent mental health presentations. Experience of risk assessment, self-harm and suicidal behaviour. Experience of family work and multidisciplinary working. Experience in clinical supervision, service development, audit or research.