Locum Psychologist

Job Category: Allied Health Professional

Posting Date: 22 Mar 2025

Job Description:

We are looking for a 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 evidence-based practice that empowers individuals to achieve optimal mental health and well-being. He/She will have the opportunity to work on de-stigmatizing mental health and create a safe environment where individuals feel empowered to seek help. He/She will also have opportunities to design and conduct related workshops/training programs that enhance the resilience of individuals and build 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 assessments 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 of 21 hours per week across a 5-day work week.