Early Intervention Keyworker

Saint John of God Community Mental Health Services - Cluain Mhuire Services Cluain Mhuire is a national center of innovation in public mental health service provision delivering a community-based adult mental health service for the South East Coast of Co. Dublin to a catchment area of some 182,000 people approximately. In addition to general adult mental health services, Cluain Mhuire provides early intervention in psychosis, ADHD, gender and general hospital mental health services. Initial Base: Wicklow Primary Care Centre, Rathnew, Wicklow, Co. Dublin Early intervention for psychosis services have developed in many countries worldwide including Ireland. The Dublin and East Treatment and Early Care Team (DETECT) is an Irish Early Intervention for Psychosis Service (www.detect.ie). The multidisciplinary team provides specialist interventions to address the health and psychosocial needs of those with psychosis who are attending our services.  There is a programme of service evaluation and research underway.  Key Worker in Early Intervention in Psychosis – Adult Service  Either Grade code - 3072 (Occupational Therapist or Social Worker)OR  Grade code – 2625 (Clinical Nurse Specialist Early Intervention in Psychosis Key Worker (CNS EIPKW)  (1 x Permanent, Full-time post) Saint John of God Community Services, Community Mental Health Services Cluain Mhuire Service are now inviting applications for the post of Key Worker in the Adult Early Intervention in Psychosis Service OR Clinical Nurse Specialist Early Intervention in Psychosis Key Worker. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, innovative and committed to providing a quality service that responds to the needs and priorities of our service users.  Role SummaryEstablished in 2005, the Dublin and East Treatment and Early Care Team (DETECT) is an Irish Early Intervention for Psychosis Service (www.detect.ie).  This post would suit an experienced clinician who has extensive experience working with people who present with psychosis. The Key Worker will focus on the assessment of individuals referred to the service with a possible First Episode of Psychosis (FEP). Key to this role is assertive engagement with individuals presenting with a possible FEP, the provision of detailed specialist clinical assessments, and the delivery of psychosocial interventions for the individual and their family/carers. They will also contribute to the evaluation of the EIP programme. Minimum Requirements for Key Worker in Early Intervention in Psychosis- Adult Service (Grade code – 3072) The successful candidate will possess a relevant third level qualification and in addition, candidates must at the latest date of application: i) Be registered or be eligible for registration on the Occupational Therapists Register or Social Worker Register maintained by the relevant Registration Board at CORU  Andii) Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years) post qualification clinical experience in mental health services.  Andiii) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.  Andiv) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register /Social Worker Register maintained by the relevant Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.    Minimum Requirements for Clinical Nurse Specialist Early Intervention in Psychosis Key Worker (CNS EIPKW)   Candidates must have at the latest date of application: 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc 2. (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:  i) Be a registered nurse on the Psychiatric Register of Nurses and Midwives held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be eligible to be so registered.  And(iii) Have a minimum of 1 years’ post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 1 years’ full time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made (taking into account (ii) (iii) if relevant) And(iv) Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience or an aggregate of 1 years’ full time experience in specialist area of community based acute mental health care And(v) Have successfully completed a post registration program of study, as certified by the education provider which verifies that the applicant has achieved a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 9 or higher award (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above) that is relevant to the specialist area of care.  Candidates must also: 1.      Have knowledge and understanding of psychosis and the complex needs of this group. 2.     Be familiar with comorbid mental health conditions such as other neurodevelopmental disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, emotional dysregulation difficulties and drug and alcohol abuse. 3.     Have experience of group work and working within a multidisciplinary team.  4.     Previous experience of working in an Adult Mental Health service is essential  5.     Prior experience in new service development would be an advantage. RemunerationSalary Grade 3072 PSYCHOSIS KEY WORKER, EARLY INTERVENTION on the Consolidated HSE Pay Scale€72,407 - €83,520 per annum pro rataORSalary Grade 2625 CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST (MENTAL HEALTH) on the Consolidated HSE Pay Scale€62,699 - €79,227 per annum pro rata Initial locationThe initial location of this role is Wicklow. However, you may be required, from time to time, to work at SJOG CS’s other places of business or/and the premises of such associated s companies or organisations as SJOG CS may require. You will be given as much notice of any such change of place of work as is reasonably practicable. Application Process:The selection process for this competition will compromise several elements to select successful candidates for the position. These may include the following:Shortlisting based in the information contained within your application. An online video interview. Competitive competency-based interview. PresentationA panel may be formed from this competition from which current and future, permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies may be filled over the next 12 months. If your application contains gaps of employment within in your CV, please be advised that under HIQA, TUSLA and CORU regulations we are required to have explanatory information for these time periods. These must be provided with your application. Why work for us?St John of God offers a range of benefits to staff including the following:Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Annual Increments Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/ professional developmentSupport from the organisations Research Support Service and opportunities to apply for fundingProfessional supervision appropriate to the role and disciplinePaid sick leave Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Opportunities for career progressionPublic Pension Scheme Group Health Insurance Scheme through VHIGroup HSF SchemeCycle to Work SchemeClosing Date:          Friday 16th of October 2026Informal inquiries to Prof. Mary Clarke, Consultant Psychiatrist, by emailing mary.clark@sjog.ie or telephoning 01 2791700 or Dr Sean Naughton Consultant Psychiatrist by emailing sean.naughton@sjog.ie or telephoning 01 2791700.Job description available on request.Reference: CMS-OCT-2026-01St John of God Community Services are equal opportunities employers.By applying for this position you are giving Saint John of God Community Services consent to have your personal data stored which will be retained for the purpose of this competition only.