Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities.
We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary.
Avista is looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a person-centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.
JOB ADVERTISEMENTAPPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: SENIOR PSYCHOLOGISTCHILDREN'S SERVICES, DUBLIN(CAMHS-ID)SPECIFIED PURPOSE (12 MONTHS) FULL -TIME CONTRACT (35 Hours Per Week).
Salary: €98,503 -€115,784* (lsi)Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience.
Essential: A recognised university degree or diploma with first or second class honours in which Psychology was taken as major subject and honours obtained in that subject, and A recognised post-graduate professional qualification in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology validated by the Department of Health, and At least 5 years post-graduate experience as a professional psychologist, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the post-graduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in post qualification experience as a professional psychologist, and Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office, and including an interest and experience in working with children and young people with disabilities and complex needs.
Applicants with qualifications obtained outside of Ireland must provide a certificate of validation of their qualifications from the Department of Health.
A full clean driving license and use of a car.
Why work with us?Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
Comprehensive Pension Scheme Supportive and innovative working environment.
Generous annual leave entitlement Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme Bike to work Scheme Tax Saver Travel Scheme Please submit a Cover letter and CVas application via our website careers section at: Informal enquiries to Dr Niamh Mulryan, email; Closing date for receipt of applications 23rd January 2026 Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received."A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled across the Dublin service."Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.
