Clinical Pscyhologist

Viriya Community Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community service provider in Singapore is looking for a clinical psychologist to provide psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions in a community-based mental health setting. The ideal candidate should be registered with the Singapore Psychological Society and passionate about enhancing mental health and wellness in diverse communities. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and participating in community wellness programs. Candidates should be willing to travel and conduct home visits.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be registered with the Singapore Psychological Society and are SRP-registered psychologists.
• Conversant in English and other languages.
• Passionate about working in a community setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological interventions for mental health difficulties.
• Conduct assessments for new clients.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Conduct research to improve practices.

Skills

Evidence-based psychological interventions

Neurodevelopmental assessments

Crisis intervention

Case documentation

Job description

The core purpose of a clinical psychologist in the Division of Specialist Services is to provide psychological assessment and 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, and building resilience through evidence-based and culturally sensitive interventions.

Only candidates who are registered with the Singapore Psychological Society and are SRP-registered psychologists 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 consultation during triage and intake process for new clients.
• Conduct neurodevelopmental assessments (e.g., ASD, ADHD) for children and adults.
• Develop and implement individualized 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 multi-disciplinary team, from a systemic perspective.
• Develop and/or conduct support group/mental wellness programmes (e.g., talks/workshops) for individuals in the community.
• Conduct research to identify gaps, guide practice and contribute to the local evidence base of psychological practices.

Qualifications and other requirements

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