Assistant Psychologist

Voluntary Assistant Psychologist (1 day per week, 6 months)Location: [Galway / Hybrid / Online]Start Date: January 2026Commitment: 1 day per week (flexible)Duration: 6 monthsSupervisor: Chartered Psychologist, My Psychology IrelandAbout the RoleMy Psychology Ireland is offering a voluntary Assistant Psychologist role for an enthusiastic psychology graduate seeking to gain professional experience within a supportive private practice environment.This opportunity is designed for early-career psychologists who wish to develop applied skills and insight into clinical work while contributing meaningfully to a busy practice.The role involves supporting our clinicians in a range of tasks, including:Assisting with scoring and interpretation of psychometric assessments under supervisionDeveloping and organising clinical resources and materialsSupporting delivery of group programmes and webinarsAssisting in service development, audits, or research projectsParticipating in regular supervision and reflective practiceWhy This is a Voluntary RoleAs a small independent psychology practice, employing an Assistant Psychologist represents a considerable financial investment. Additionally, many of our clients reclaim fees through health insurance, which requires sessions to be delivered by a Chartered Psychologist.For these reasons, this opportunity is offered on a voluntary basis, providing early-career psychologists with structured experience and supervision while supporting the ongoing work of the practice.You will have the opportunity to:Receive regular supervision with a Chartered PsychologistDevelop applied skills in assessment, resource development, and group deliveryGain meaningful experience in a professional clinical settingA panel of suitable candidates will be created from this recruitment process for future voluntary Assistant Psychologist opportunities within the next 12 months.Person SpecificationEssential:Honours degree in Psychology (eligible for PSI or BPS graduate membership)Strong written and verbal communication skillsProfessionalism, reliability, and ability to work independentlyDesirable:Interest in child, adolescent, or neurodiversity workExperience presenting or facilitating groups/webinarsCompetence in PowerPoint, Excel, and general computer skillsApplication ProcessApplications will be accepted via the following link: https://forms.gle/BeJUM6NcwKgPb9uW8, which collects all required information including:Personal details (name, email, telephone, LinkedIn profile)Education and postgraduate qualificationsRelevant training or CPDWork and voluntary experiencePersonal statement (max 500 words: Please outline what has interested you in applying for this role and what makes you a suitable applicant for this position.)Applications will remain open until December 1st or until a pre-determined number of submissions is reached.Please note: Applications through indeed will not be reviewed and accepted. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback. Applicants who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted by 3rd December 2025.Future positions will also be advertised through our aspiring psychologist patreon: https://patreon.com/u114104930?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink