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Ciara Murray

Dublin,Ireland

Summary

Motivated psychology graduate with a First-Class B.Sc. in Psychology from University College Dublin and an M.Sc. in Applied Clinical Neuropsychology from Trinity College Dublin, awarded with a Distinction. Experienced in conducting research on the cognitive effects of Motor Neuron Disease, specifically validating the Edinburgh Cognitive and Behavioural ALS Screen (ECAS), with findings presented at the Global Neuropsychology Congress in 2024. Proficient in data analysis, psychometric assessments, and report writing, with hands-on experience supporting children and adults in both clinical and educational settings. A skilled communicator dedicated to a professional career in psychology, with a strong commitment to evidence-based techniques and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
6065
6065
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Assistant Psychologist

Central Remedial Clinic - CDNT
Clondalkin, Dublin
12.2024 - Current
  • Work within an interdisciplinary Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT), following a family-centred model of care.
  • Supporting families in an area of social disadvantage, where challenges such as low literacy, language barriers, and reduced access to services are common.
  • Support diagnostic assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder using tools like ADOS and ADI-R, and conduct screening assessments for ADHD.
  • Assist with cognitive, developmental, and adaptive functioning assessments using standardised tools.
  • Support the Behaviour Specialist in developing and implementing Behaviour Support Plans.
  • Help deliver psychoeducational parental workshops (e.g. EarlyBird, behaviour support) and sibling groups (Sibshops).
  • Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and clinical discussions.
  • Triage referrals and coordinate onward referrals to CAMHS, NEPS, and Primary Care.
  • Contribute to development and review of Individual Family Support Plans (IFSPs).
  • Provide clinical admin, scoring, and comprehensive report writing, integrating assessments and client history to inform clinical formulation.

Assistant Psychologist

Omnia Mental Health Service
Dublin
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assist in conducting cognitive, ADHD, and Psychoeducational assessments for children and adults.
  • Prepare detailed assessment reports, including HSE reports and Assessment of Need (AON) summary forms, for conditions such as ADHD, ASD, Personality Disorders, Dyslexia, and Dyscalculia.
  • Assist in administrative duties to ensure timely completion of reports and efficient workflow.
  • Safeguard client privacy through stringent adherence to GDPR guidelines.
  • Communicate with a multidisciplinary team of Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Occupational Therapists to coordinate assessments and reports.
  • Receive clinical supervision from Clinical Psychologist, enhancing skills in assessment, report writing, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Substitute Primary School Teacher

The Teaching Council of Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
09.2021 - 09.2024
  • Assessed student development and modified teaching style to accommodate different learning needs
  • Worked in Special schools, such as St Declan's School, in special classroom settings.
  • Worked One-on-one with children who have additional needs such as Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, Conduct Disorder, and Sensory Processing Disorder
  • Kept classrooms clean, organised, and safe for students, teaching staff and visitors.
  • Prepared and delivered creative curriculum in subjects including mathematics and English
  • Gained excellent public speaking and organisational skills

Special Education/ Additional Needs Teacher

St Joseph's Boy's National School
Dublin, Ireland
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Assessed and recorded children's needs and progress
  • Worked with primary-age children with various learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Auditory Processing Disorder, and Visual Processing Disorder
  • Worked with primary-age children with psychological difficulties such as anxiety, conduct disorder, and PTSD
  • Developed student support plans for each student in my care and reviewed the strengths/weaknesses of the plans monthly
  • Helped pupils to cope with and overcome problems that arise because of impairments or learning difficulties
  • Developed and fostered the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of pupils
  • Setting specific, time-related targets for each child and liaising with parents and education professionals
  • Met and advised parents/caregivers on strategies that would improve their child's well-being /educational outcome
  • Employed a family-centred approach to education
  • Liaised with other professionals such as psychologists, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists

Childline Listening Service Volunteer

Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC)
Dublin
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Volunteered for Childline, a non-judgmental listening service for children and young people
  • Undertook an intensive eight-week course where I practised motivational interviewing with children and young people
  • Furthered my understanding of empathy
  • Learnt about effective Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for children/ young people going through mental health challenges
  • Gained excellent listening skills

Education

M.Sc - Applied Clinical Neuropsychology

Trinity College Dublin
09/2023 - 08.2024

B.Sc - Psychology

University College Dublin
09/2018 - 09.2021

Leaving Certificate Examinations -

Dominican College Muckross Park
1 2017/2012 - 01.2018

Skills

  • SPSS
  • Microsoft Excel/ Word/ Powerpoint
  • Organisational skills
  • Self Reflection
  • Academic Research
  • Trauma-informed Care
  • Enthusiastic Communicator
  • Report Writing
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Empathy and Active Listening

References

Professor Marie McCarthy - Clinical Neuropsychologist and Course Coordinator of the Applied Clinical Neuropsychology Master's Degree I completed.

Email: Mccarm20@tcd.ie


Dr Bairbre Fee - Senior Clinical Psychologist and my supervisor within the CDNT.

Email: Bfee@crc.ie 

Timeline

Assistant Psychologist

Central Remedial Clinic - CDNT
12.2024 - Current

Assistant Psychologist

Omnia Mental Health Service
09.2024 - 12.2024

Childline Listening Service Volunteer

Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC)
02.2023 - 08.2023

Special Education/ Additional Needs Teacher

St Joseph's Boy's National School
10.2022 - 09.2023

Substitute Primary School Teacher

The Teaching Council of Ireland
09.2021 - 09.2024

M.Sc - Applied Clinical Neuropsychology

Trinity College Dublin
09/2023 - 08.2024

B.Sc - Psychology

University College Dublin
09/2018 - 09.2021

Leaving Certificate Examinations -

Dominican College Muckross Park
1 2017/2012 - 01.2018

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