Clinical Psychologist

KK WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a fulltime Clinical Psychologist to provide psychological support for women and children affected by trauma. This role involves hospital-based assessments and community work, contributing to child trauma interventions. Applicants should have an MPsych in Clinical Psychology, effective English skills, and relevant clinical experience. Join our supportive environment that promotes professional growth and community impact.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal skills and good communication in English are essential.
• Relevant qualifications to register with a recognized professional body are needed.
• At least 4 years of clinical experience is required for the Senior Psychologist position.

Responsibilities

• Provide psycho-emotional assessments and interventions for trauma-related concerns.
• Conduct community training and talks on child trauma support.
• Participate in professional supervision for clinical growth.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Interpersonal skills

Psychological report writing skills

Education

MPsych in Clinical Psychology

Job description

The KKH Psychosocial Trauma Support Service (PTSS) is a dynamic team, who provide psychological and emotional support to help women, children and their families recover from traumatic experiences. Apart from hospital-based clinical work at KKH, PTSS is also involved in enhancing the capacity and capability of Singapore’s community to provide post crisis/traumapsycho-emotional support and interventions through its community project work.

We are looking for a fulltime Clinical Psychologist who is interested to work in a supportive environment, with opportunities for growth in both clinical work and community-basedproject work. The applicant would also be looking to contribute to the growth and development of the field of child trauma in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Hospital-based work: Specialised psycho-emotional assessments and interventions for women, children and families with trauma-related concerns in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Community-based project work: Conducting talks and training in the area of child trauma and support, and working together with the community on increased preparedness to respond to crisis and traumas for children and families in the community.
• Clinical training, professional individual and group supervision will be provided to develop your professional growth and expertise in the area of trauma work.

Qualifications

• MPsych in Clinical Psychology.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written), possess effective interpersonal skills and good psychological report writing skills.
• Possess relevant qualifications to obtain registration as a full member with a recognized professional body (e.g., Singapore Psychological Society, Australian Psychological Society etc.)
• Relevant clinical and supervision experience.
• Past clinical experience in child and/or trauma work is desirable but not a pre-requisite to be eligible for this position.
• Required for at least 4 years of relevant clinical experience in providing clinical supervision is desirable to be considered for Senior Psychologist position.

If you have an interest in trauma work, and share our passion for making a meaningful impact to our clients, their families and the community, we invite you to be a part of our multi-disciplinary team.

Application is on-going. We regret to inform only shortlisted candidates will be notified.