Job Description

Voluntary Assistant Psychologist (1 day per week, 6 months)

Location:

[Galway / Hybrid / Online]

Start Date:

January 2026

Commitment:

1 day per week (flexible)

Duration:

6 months

Supervisor:

Chartered Psychologist, My Psychology Ireland

About the Role

My 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 supervision Developing and organising clinical resources and materials Supporting delivery of group programmes and webinars Assisting in service development, audits, or research projects Participating in regular supervision and reflective practice

Why This is a Voluntary Role

As 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 Psychologist Develop applied skills in assessment, resource development, and group delivery Gain meaningful experience in a professional clinical setting
A

panel of suitable candidates

will be created from this recruitment process for future voluntary Assistant Psychologist opportunities within the next 12 months.

Person Specification

Essential:

Honours degree in Psychology (eligible for PSI or BPS graduate membership) Strong written and verbal communication skills Professionalism, reliability, and ability to work independently

Desirable:

Interest in child, adolescent, or neurodiversity work Experience presenting or facilitating groups/webinars Competence in

PowerPoint, Excel, and general computer skills

Application Process

Applications 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 qualifications Relevant training or CPD Work and voluntary experience Personal 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

Job Type: Volunteer

Pay: 0.01 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Middle Street Galway