Occupational Psychologist – Psychometric & Selection Assessments

Occupational Psychologist – Psychometric & Selection Assessments

Private Therapy Clinic Ireland | Ireland (hybrid) | Self-employed | Flexible hours

About us

Private Therapy Clinic (PTC) has provided psychological and psychiatric services since 2011, across the UK and Ireland. In Ireland we have clinics in Dublin (Nassau Street, opposite Trinity College), Limerick and Nenagh, plus a national online service. Our team includes consultant psychiatrists, chartered psychologists, psychotherapists and specialist assessors. We are an award winner at the Tipperary Business Awards.

The opportunity

We are building a team of occupational psychologists for an upcoming contract with a national Irish transport organisation. The work supports the recruitment and selection of safety-critical staff, helping make sure new recruits have the personal qualities to succeed in training and to work safely and effectively.

This role depends on the contract being awarded. We are building the team now so we can name suitably qualified people in our bid.

What you'll do

* Plan and deliver psychometric and psychological assessments for safety-critical roles, online and in person

* Administer, score and interpret ability, aptitude and personality assessments

* Run or contribute to assessment centres and structured selection interviews

* Write clear, defensible candidate reports and selection recommendations

* Work closely with the client's HR managers on recruitment campaigns

* Advise on the design, validation and fairness of selection processes

* Contribute to training and expert guidance for HR and hiring teams

* Keep accurate, secure records in line with GDPR and professional standards

Essential

* Degree in psychology plus a postgraduate qualification in occupational or work/organisational psychology

* Chartered or registered psychologist (PSI Chartered, BPS Chartered, or equivalent)

* Qualified test user for ability and personality assessments (PSI/BPS Test User qualifications or equivalent)

* Experience of psychometric assessment in recruitment or selection

* Strong report writing and communication skills

* Right to work in Ireland, and willingness to undergo Garda vetting

Desirable

* Experience assessing for safety-critical roles (transport, rail, aviation, emergency services, utilities, defence)

* Experience of assessment centre design and delivery

* Knowledge of job analysis and validation of selection processes

* Experience working with large employers or public sector bodies in Ireland

What we offer

* Self-employed associate role with flexible hours to fit around your existing work

* Hybrid working: online assessments plus in-person assessment days in Ireland

* Competitive sessional rates

* Admin and booking support from our operations team

* The chance to be part of a growing national service and future contracts

Practical details

* Contract type: self-employed associate

* Location: Ireland, hybrid (online and in person)

* Start: 2027, subject to the contract being awarded

* You'll need your own professional indemnity insurance

How to apply

Send your CV and a short note covering your qualifications, test user registrations and typical availability to Megan, Head of Recruitment: megan@theprivatetherapyclinic.co.uk

Apply by 10 November 2026. We are reviewing applications as they come in.