Clinical Pscyhologist

Viriya Community Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based mental health organization in Singapore seeks a clinical psychologist to provide psychological assessments and interventions. The role involves developing treatment plans and conducting community wellness programs. Candidates must be registered with the Singapore Psychological Society and willing to travel and conduct home visits. The ideal candidate is passionate about mental health and wellness for diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Conversant in English and other languages.
• Passionate about working as a psychologist in the community setting.
• Willing to travel to different centres (including Pioneer & Potong Pasir).
• Willing to conduct home visits and to work at least 1 weekday night.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychological interventions for children and adults.
• Conduct preliminary assessment for new clients.
• Conduct neurodevelopmental assessments for children and adults.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans based on client needs.
• Respond with risk assessment and crisis intervention as needed.
• Maintain timely and accurate case documentation.
• Provide psychological consultation in a multidisciplinary team.
• Develop support group/mental wellness programmes for the community.
• Conduct research to identify gaps and guide practices.

Job description

Overview

The core purpose of a clinical psychologist in the Division of Specialist Services is to provide psychological assessment, evidence-based psychological interventions for children and adults within a community-based mental health setting. This role focuses on promoting mental health and wellness, reducing the impact of mental health conditions and risk of self-harm, improving individual functioning, supporting recovery, building resilience through evidence-based and culturally sensitive interventions.

Only Candidates who are Registered with the Singapore Psychological Society and SRP-registered psychologist will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychological interventions (e.g., CBT, Schema Therapy, individual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy) for children and adults with mental health difficulties.
• Conduct preliminary assessment and offer case consult during triage and intake process for new clients.
• Conduct neurodevelopmental assessments (e.g., ASD, ADHD) for children and adults.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans based on client needs, goals, and evidence-based practices.
• Respond with risk assessment, safety planning and crisis intervention for clients presenting with acute psychiatric symptoms or suicidal ideation.
• Maintain timely and accurate case documentation in compliance with agency and funding requirements.
• Provide psychological consultation and contribute to collaborative practices in the context of a multidisciplinary team, and from a systemic perspective.
• Develop and/or conduct support group/mental wellness programmes (e.g., talk/workshop) for individuals in the community.
• Conduct research to identify gaps, guide practice and contribute to the local evidence base of psychological practices.

Qualifications

• Conversant in English and other languages.
• Passionate about working as a psychologist in the community setting.
• Willing to travel to different centres (including Pioneer & Potong Pasir).
• Willing to conduct home visits and to work at least 1 weekday night.