Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with the Irish Prison Service are recruiting for a number of locum Psychology positions with the Irish Prison Service across services nationwide.
This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a well-structured psychology team alongside other multi-disciplinary team members with clients who present with a broad range of mental health and criminogenic needs. The roles offer excellent training and development opportunities as well as the possibility of permanent employment.
Vacancies exist in the following services:
•Wheatfield Prison, based in West Dublin is a closed, medium security prison for adult males.
•Mountjoy Female Prison (Dochas centre), North Dulin city, is a closed, medium security prison for females aged 18 years and over. It is the committal prison for females committed on remand or sentenced from all Courts outside the Munster area.
•Arbour Hill, North Dublin city is a closed, medium security prison for adult males. The prisoner profile is largely made up of long term sentenced prisoners.
•Castlerea Prison, Co, Roscommon is a closed, medium security prison for adult males. It is the committal prison for remand and sentenced prisoners in Connacht and also takes committals from counties Cavan, Donegal and Longford.
•Midlands Prison, Co. Laois is closed, medium security prison for adult males. It is the committal prison for counties Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
•National Violence Reduction Unit, Co. Laois, the NVRU was established in order to provide an enhanced, psychologically informed service to those people in custody who are typically experiencing high levels of psychological / mental distress and who display high levels of violence in particular circumstances
Prison-based Psychologists have regular contact with community agencies involved in the support and resettlement of people leaving custody. They also work with the families and carers of those in custody. Where clinically appropriate, IPS Psychologists provide time-limited community intervention(s) to support a client’s transition from custody to community.
The Service plays a critical role in supporting the broader IPS organisation (and Criminal Justice Agency partners, as required) through consultation, training and education.
Essential qualifications and competencies
Candidates must:
(a) Be eligible for graduate membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or the British Psychological Society (BPS).
and
(b) (i) Hold a postgraduate professional qualification in Clinical Psychology recognised by PSI. (Applicants with qualifications obtained outside of Ireland must obtain a statement of equivalence in Clinical Psychology from the Department of Health);
or
(b) (ii) Hold a postgraduate professional qualification in Counselling Psychology recognised by PSI. (Applicants with qualifications obtained outside of Ireland must obtain a statement of equivalence in Counselling Psychology from the Department of Health);
(Potential applicants who are considering relocating to Ireland and may have queries or concerns relating to the current Irish validation process should feel free to contact the IPS Psychology Service through CPL Healthcare to discuss and seek support on the process).
In addition to the above, the following are desirable but not essential requirements:
•Experience in addressing emotional, mental health and / or offence-related difficulties with a forensic or inpatient population
•Experience of providing consultation, education, guidance and support to multidisciplinary colleagues.
•Further therapeutic or research qualifications
For further information, please contact Brian Murray on +353 1 482 5421 / +353 872226752 or email [email protected]
