Locum Psychologist

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital seeking a Clinical Psychologist to promote mental health services. The role involves conducting assessments, therapeutic interventions, and workshops while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in psychology and relevant experience, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in a related setting.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) as a Registered Psychologist.
• Good team player and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings using validated tools like GAD-7, PHQ-9.
• Provide psychological assessment and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Report writing skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Clinical or Counselling Psychology

DPsych

MPsych (MA/MSc)

Tools

GAD-7

PHQ9

Job description

We are looking for psychologist who is interested in promoting equitable access to psychological care and building the psychology services in primary care.

The incumbent will work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders to provide psychological care using evident based practice that empower individuals to achieve optimal mental health and wellbeing. He/She will have opportunity to work on de-stigmatizing mental health and create a safe environment where individuals feel empowered to seek help. He/She will have opportunities to design and conduct related workshops/training program that enhances resilience of individuals and building of a caring culture in SHP.

The clinical psychologist is expected to:

• Conduct screening by using validated tools like GAD-7, PHQ9 and other mental health questionnaires
• Apply theoretical and professional knowledge to formulate good psychological assessment and select appropriate therapeutic interventions to work with individuals in optimizing their mental health.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions using appropriate outcome measurements
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals comprising doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals
• Design and conduct mental health related workshops/talks (as necessary)
• Support the SHP Staff Support program in providing appropriate training to staff and Peer Supporters (as necessary)

Requirements:

• Master of Clinical or Counselling Psychology or other relevant MPsych (MA/MSc), DPsych
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in a related setting
• Good team player as well as able to work independently
• High level of interpersonal, communication and report writing skills
• The candidate should be registered or eligible for registration with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) as a Registered Psychologist

As a Locum Clinical Psychologist, you will be required to work a minimum 21 hours per week across a 5-day work week.

About the company

The Singapore General Hospital is a tertiary referral hospital in Singapore, located next to Bukit Merah and Chinatown and serviced by Outram Park MRT station.

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