Clinical Psychologist

Institute of Mental Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier mental health institution in Singapore is seeking a Senior Clinical Psychologist to provide psychological services for inpatients and outpatients. The role includes leadership responsibilities, conducting psychometric assessments, and participating in research. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and have relevant experience, preferably in a multidisciplinary team setting.

Qualifications

• Competency in psychometric assessment and psychotherapy.
• Experience in mental health promotion programmes.
• Research participation or conduct is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychometric assessments and psychotherapy for patients.
• Contribute to mental health promotion initiatives.
• Conduct and participate in research activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Master of Psychology in Clinical Psychology

Job description

You will provide psychological services for both inpatients and/or outpatients within the psychiatric services as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals. For the positions of Senior Clinical Psychologists, you will provide leadership to subordinate levels of staff and participate in the duties of subordinate levels of staff as and when necessary.

Job Responsibilities:

As a clinical psychologist in the Psychology Department working with adults, you will be expected to:

• provide services that include psychometric assessment, as well as individual and group psychotherapy
• contribute to mental health promotion programmes and psychological duties within the institute’s framework
• participate in or conduct research

Requirements:

Competency

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary team.

Educational and Professional Requirements

• Master of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from an established university.
• Preferably relevant working experience.
• For the Senior Clinical Psychologist, preferably with 5 to 8 years of working experience
• Accreditation, registration or license for practice with an established or recognized psychological professional body will be an advantage.

About IMH:

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore, established in 1928, is a premier 2,000-bed psychiatric hospital nestled in Buangkok Green Medical Park, providing comprehensive mental health services across 50 inpatient wards and 7 outpatient clinics, while also playing a pivotal role in training the next generation of mental health professionals through the NHG-AHPL Residency Programme and collaborations with local academic institutions.