Psychologist II

Quezon City; Philippines; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Quezon City Local Government seeks a qualified psychologist to assess, counsel, and support employees and patients in the department of psychology.

The role involves test administration, data collection, liaison with medical staff, research, and supervision of practicum students; responsibilities include attending meetings and undergoing training to advance patient care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology is required.
• 1 year of relevant experience delivering psychological services is preferred.
• 8 hours of relevant training on psychological services delivery is required.

Responsibilities

• Test administration, interpretation, scoring and evaluation for employment classification.
• Provide counselling and follow-up; refer serious cases to authorities.
• Collect and present educational, vocational, social and personal information for assessments.
• Assist Medical Specialists; liaise between patients and hospital staff.
• Attend department meetings and conferences.
• Participate in in-service training programs to improve patient care and evaluation.
• Conduct or assist in research activities.
• Supervise practicum students in psychology.

Skills

Psychology

Counselling

Psychological assessment

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology

Job description

Posted 9 days ago and deadline of application is on 9 Oct

Recruiter was hiring 3 hours ago

Job Description

1. Responsible for test administration, interpretation, scoring and evaluation for purpose of classification of individual person seeking employment and diagnosis of patients who are psychiatric cases, drug dependents and other related diseases; keeps tracts of all pertinent records as well as caring and keeping confidentiality of records.

2. Work out existing problems with other personnel; handles cases of disturbed applicant/employee and patients and gives counselling session; refers patients with serious problems to proper authority and does some follow-up and studies on patients who are undergoing treatment.

3. Collects, organize and present educational, vocational, social and personal information of patients; study records for identification of differences among patients; responsible for every personality assesments of employees with problems and patients and recommends for individual adjustments.

4. Assists the Medical Specialists; acts as liason officer between the patients and hospital staff.

5. Attend all meetings and conferences of the department.

6. Participate in all in-service training programs as deemed necessary for the improvement of patient care and evaluation.

7. Conduct or assist in the conduction of research activities.

8. Supervises practicum students in psychology.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8 hours of relevant training on the delivery of psychological services which include psychological interventions, psychological assessment and psychological programs;
• Master’s degree in Psychology;
• 1 year of relevant experience involving the delivery of psychological services;

Office Address Seminary Rd 1106, 1106 Quezon City, Philippines

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About Quezon City Local Government

Quezon City is a vast and teeming city with a steadily increasing income and occupation of one-third of Metro Manila’s total land area. It now serves as the Philippines’ government center with the legislature and other important government offices located in its area. All of these are reminiscent of the same noble dream that brought forth the creation of the City.Quezon City is situated on the northeast portion of Metro Manila. It is bounded on the north by Caloocan City and San Jose del Monte City in Bulacan Province, on the east by San Mateo and Marikina, on the south by Pasig and Mandaluyong, San Juan and Manila, and on the west by Valenzuela, Caloocan, and Manila. Its northeastern and eastern boundaries are defined by the Novaliches Watershed and the Marikina River. With an area of 16,112.58 hectares (based on 1995 GIS graphical plot), it is the largest among the sixteen (16) cities and one (1) municipality in the region and is almost one-fourth the size of Metro Manila.VISIONThe Quezon City Government envisions itself to be a model of effective governance and responsible leadership, working in partnership with the citizenry in building a Quality Community.MISSIONTo provide quality service which will make Quezon City an ideal community where people live, work and do business in a hospitable, progressive & peaceful environment.