Clinical Psychologist (Dept of Psychological Medicine)

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

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a qualified professional to conduct psychological assessments and provide therapy for women and children. The candidate must have a Master's or Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology and be eligible for a practicing certificate. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with experience in handling women's mental health and developmental issues in children. Candidates proficient in a second language will be preferred.

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration with a recognized psychological professional body.
• Experience with children, adolescents, and women's mental health issues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducting intake psychological assessments for women, children and adolescents.
• Providing individual and group therapy for patients with emotional difficulties.
• Developing care management plans with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical assessment skills

Proficient in a second language

Education

Masters/Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Conducting intake psychological assessments for women, children and adolescent patients.
• Providing individual and group therapy for women with psychological and emotional difficulties, particularly in relation to childbearing, motherhood and women’s health issues.
• Providing individual and group therapy for children and adolescents with behavioural and emotional issues.
• Developing care management plans for patients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and community partners.
• Developing mental health education materials.
• Designing and conducting teaching programmes such as in-service/public talks and workshops.
• Participating in adhoc mental health related projects in the hospital and community.

Job requirements

• Masters/Doctorate degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology from a recognized university.
• MPsych / DPsych / PhD must include placement hours and coursework that allow graduates to be eligible to practice in the respective countries where post grad qualification was obtained.
• Eligible for a valid registration, license or practising certificate with an established or recognised psychological professional body such as SRP, APA, APS or BPS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work independently in a multi-disciplinary team, as well as with professionals from other organisations.
• Proficient in a second language.
• Well-developed clinical assessment and formulation skills.
• Experience with children, adolescents and women’s mental health issues preferred.

Application is ongoing. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.