Clinical Psychologist

Hospital Authority - Kowloon Central Cluster; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 704,000 - 1,599,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital Authority - Kowloon Central Cluster in Hong Kong is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to perform comprehensive psychological assessments and provide evidence-based treatment. The role includes advising other health care professionals and educating staff on applied psychology.

The candidate should hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, be fluent in English and Chinese, and may be asked to work irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from a local university, or equivalent.
• Fluency in written English and Chinese as well as spoken English and Cantonese.
• Grade E in English Language (Syllabus B) and Chinese Language in HKCEE, or Level 2 in HKDSE, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments on patients.
• Undertake psychological treatment of patients.
• Provide advice to other health care professionals.
• Provide education on applied psychology.
• Conduct research in areas relevant to clinical work.

Skills

English & Chinese fluency

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Job Description - Clinical Psychologist (HKCH2609001)

HK$63 ,103 to HK$143 ,298 (HGPS Point 25 to 44) per month including Monthly Allowance

Up to 15% of total basic salary (after deducting the contribution of Mandatory Provident Fund by Hospital Authority) as end-of-contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff upon completion of the contract subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments on patients.
• Undertake psychological treatment of patients.
• Provide advice to other health care professionals.
• Provide education on applied psychology.
• Conduct research in areas relevant to clinical work.

Entry Requirements

• A Master’s or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from a local university; or equivalent.
• (a) Grade E in English Language (Syllabus B) and Chinese Language in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent ; (b) Level 2 in English Language and Chinese Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education, or equivalent.
• Fluency in written English and Chinese as well as spoken English and Cantonese.

Preferred Attributes/Exposure

• Work experience in the specialties of psychological assessments and/or related services in child development.
• Possess the following preferred attributes.
• May be required to work irregular hours.
• Applicants who are expected to graduate from Master’s / Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from a local university (or equivalent) in 2026 may also apply. If selected, their appointment will be subject to their having satisfied all the appointment requirements.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are members of the Register of Clinical Psychologists accredited by the Department of Health.
• Depending on service needs, selected candidate would be posted to Child Assessment Service, Hong Kong Children’s Hospital (HKCH) and may be required to work in another work location to meet service needs of the HA.

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