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In Brief... Psychologist

 Brief Description:

Assists people experiencing mental or emotional disorientation regain their mental wellbeing.


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Qualifications required?

Level 9 Award in related subject area

Typical entry routes:

An honours degree in Psychology followed by postgraduate training. The Degree must be recognised by the British Psychological Society and or the Psychological Society of Ireland.

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2 Salary Information
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Job Title
Psychologist
Salary Range*
50 -
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Last Updated: March, 2011
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Clinical Psychologist
Salary Range*
53 - 91
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Clinical Psychologist: 53 - 84
Senior Clinical Psychologist: 78 - 91
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Last Updated: November, 2011
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.

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1 Psychologist - Clinical.
 Elaine MacDonald
 
St. Michael's House

"Curiosity or a desire to learn and understand people and behaviour, is very important as it sustains motivation in sometimes challenging cases."
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 Aoife Lyons
 
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"I am employed to bring the principles of psychology into the recruitment and selection service that the Public Appointments Service offers"
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