Clinical Psychologist

Morgan McKinley; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 4,378,000 - 6,879,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join a multidisciplinary team focused on child, youth, and family outcomes. You will conduct trauma-informed assessments, provide crisis interventions, and deliver evidence-based therapies, influencing clinical governance and service development.

The role emphasizes research translation, collaboration with academic and sector partners, and mentorship of junior clinicians.

Qualifications

• Education requirements as stated: Master’s or Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology.
• Registration with SPS or equivalent body or eligibility.
• 2–4 years of clinical experience with children, youth, and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trauma-informed assessments and crisis interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based individual, group, and family therapies.
• Provide clinical supervision and contribute to service development and research.

Skills

Case formulation

Diagnostic reporting

Trauma-focused therapy

Stakeholder engagement

Collaborative practice

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology

Job description

About the Role

Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to transforming outcomes for children, youth, and families. As a Clinical Psychologist , you will provide trauma-informed assessments, crisis interventions, and evidence-based therapies. You will play a vital role in clinical governance, team consultation, and research-driven service development.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Services & Crisis Intervention

• Triage referred cases for internal psychological services or appropriate external community agencies.
• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to evaluate mental health difficulties, risk factors, and clinical formulations.
• Deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based individual, group, and family therapies.
• Provide clinical crisis interventions and participate in multidisciplinary case conferences with internal and external stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Clinical Supervision

• Facilitate reflective practice sessions and clinical case consultations for multidisciplinary staff.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of therapeutic protocols and clinical workflows.
• Supervise, mentor, and guide Associate Psychologists and junior team members.

Service Development & Research

• Drive service evaluation and research initiatives, including data collection, analysis, and presenting findings at key conferences.
• Translate clinical research into frontline service improvements and cross-agency training resources.
• Collaborate with academic institutions and sector partners to advance clinical standards.

Requirements & Competencies

• Education: Master’s degree or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology.
• Professional Registration: Registered or eligible for registration with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) or an equivalent recognized professional body.
• Experience: Minimum 2 to 4 years of clinical experience working with children, youth, and families. Experience in child protection or specialized trauma intervention is strongly preferred.
• Core Skills: Strong case formulation, diagnostic report writing, and trauma-informed therapeutic capabilities.
• Personal Attributes: High emotional resilience, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a collaborative, reflective approach to clinical practice.