Defence Psychologist (Psychological Health)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF is seeking a Psychological Health Consultant in Singapore to develop psychological health strategies and support service personnel. You will engage with leadership to promote well-being, monitor psychological health status, and deliver training on effective management of psychological health challenges. Ideal candidates should have education in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, preferably a postgraduate degree, alongside strong interpersonal and communication skills. This position plays a crucial role in fostering a psychologically healthy culture within the organization.

Qualifications

• Education in Clinical or Counselling Psychology is essential.
• Postgraduate degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic psychological health programmes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement psychological health strategies.
• Engage with commanders to understand organizational needs.
• Plan and execute well-being initiatives.
• Monitor psychological well-being status across the organization.
• Provide one-to-one support to service personnel.
• Deliver training programmes on managing psychological health challenges.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Psychological health strategy development

Training programme delivery

Education

Education in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Postgraduate degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Job description

What the role is:

You are the psychological health consultant to your affiliated Division/Formation/Command, responsible for developing comprehensive psychological health strategies and providing direct support to service personnel to enhance overall organisational well‑being.

What you will be working on:

• Develop and implement psychological health strategies and workplans to meet the psychological health objectives of your affiliated Division/Formation/Command
• Engage with commanders and supervisors at various levels to understand organisational needs and context for targeted psychological health interventions
• Plan and execute well‑being initiatives including well‑being days, organising activities, talks, and visits to promote psychological wellness
• Monitor psychological well‑being status across the organisation
• Present findings at key forums, and collaborate with leadership to develop necessary interventions
• Provide one‑to‑one support to service personnel to address individual psychological health needs
• Partner with commanders and supervisors to resolve workplace adjustment issues and provide guidance on deployment options and management plans
• Deliver training programmes to commanders and supervisors on effectively managing psychological health challenges in the workplace

Challenge(s)

• Reducing stigma and cultivating a psychologically healthy culture within the Division/Formation/Command whilst encouraging service personnel to seek help when in distress
• Staying current with the latest developments in psychological health practices and maintaining your own mental well‑being as casework can be emotionally demanding

What we are looking for:

• Education in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
• Postgraduate degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop and implement strategic psychological health programmes