Clinical Psychologist (Contract, Psychological Medicine REACH)

KK Women's and Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to enhance the mental health of children and adolescents. This role includes conducting assessments, creating care management plans, and working alongside educational professionals to support mental health initiatives. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and possess excellent communication skills. Experience with cognitive assessments is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field from a recognized university.
• Well-developed clinical assessment and formulation skills.
• Experience in cognitive and academic assessments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment and psychological interventions for children and adolescents.
• Formulate care management plans in collaboration with community partners.
• Support Allied Educators in managing students with mental health conditions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical assessment skills

Conducting cognitive assessments

Education

Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology or Educational Psychology

Job description

The Clinical Psychologist will provide clinical assessment and psychological interventions to improve the mental health of children and adolescents in schools. They will formulate and develop care management plans for referred students in collaboration with community partners and also support Allied Educators in schools to manage students with mental health conditions. The role involves developing a mental health network for children and adolescents in the community.

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology or Educational Psychology from a recognised university
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work independently in a multidisciplinary team, as well as with professionals from other organisations
• Proficiency in communication skills (spoken and written); proficiency in a second language (spoken) is preferred
• Well-developed clinical assessment and formulation skills
• Experience in conducting cognitive and academic assessments (preferred)
• Eligible for valid registration, licence or practising certificate with an established or recognised psychological professional body such as SRP, APA, APS or BPS