Assistant Psychologist, Dublin

Job Title:

Assistant Psychologist

Employer:

Irish Prison Service

County:

Laois

Closing Date:

3pm, Thursday, 4th June 2026

Starting Salary:

€34,064

About the Role Assistant Psychologists in the Irish Prison Service are a much-valued resource who:

Support local and national Irish Prison Service Psychology Services and enhance the contribution of qualified Psychologists.

Support the primary care mental health needs of people in custody.

Provide an enhanced level of support to young people in custody.

Support service‑related initiatives.

Assistant Psychologists will be clinically supervised by a qualified Psychologist (assigned by the local Senior Psychologist) and line managed by the local Senior Psychologist (or their nominated designate). Supervision is strictly in line with Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) Guidelines.

About You Desirable

Previous experience of clinical interview and use of a variety of psychometric assessment.

Knowledge and/or experience of delivering evidence‑based primary care mental health interventions e.g. guided self‑help, psycho‑educational individual and group work, and other appropriate evidence‑based approaches to working with mental health on an individual/group work basis.

Good working knowledge of the relevant national and local policies in relation to professional ethics, confidentiality and safeguarding children (e.g., Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children, 2011); safeguarding adults; and the prevention and control of infection.

Knowledge of the factors that lead to offending behaviour.

Access to transport and/or a current full driving licence (Category B), valid in Ireland and access to a car.

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.

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