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In Brief... Psychologist

 Brief Description:

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

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  Prospects [UK]
Psychological Society of Ireland

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This occupation has been viewed 68,686 times since 1st Aug 2008
 

 Qualifications required?

Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree

 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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Social & Caring
Medical & Healthcare

  
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Part-time workers

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Total employed in this occupation: 2300
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Part-time
16%
 
Scale
 
 
84%
Full-time
 
 
Older workers

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Over 55
2%
 
Scale
 
 
98%
Under 55
 
     
Ratio of Male / Female workers

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Male
18%
 
Scale
 
 
82%
Female
 
 
Non-Irish National workers

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Non-Irish
0%
 
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100%
Irish
 

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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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Elaine MacDonald

1 Psychologist - Occupational
 Aoife Lyons
 
Civil and Public Service Jobs

"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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Aoife Lyons


 



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