Clinical Psychologist

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

Job summary

A major healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a fulltime Clinical Psychologist to join their Psychosocial Trauma Support Service. This role involves providing specialized psychological support to women, children, and families recovering from trauma through both hospital-based and community projects. The ideal candidate will have an MPsych in Clinical Psychology, strong English proficiency, and interpersonal skills. Opportunities for professional growth through training and supervision are provided.

Qualifications

• Possess relevant qualifications to obtain registration as a full member with a recognized professional body.
• Relevant clinical and supervision experience.
• Past clinical experience in child and/or trauma work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialized psycho-emotional assessments and interventions for trauma-related concerns.
• Engage in community-based project work for child trauma support.
• Receive clinical training and supervision for professional growth.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Psychological report writing

Proficiency in English

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.